mack_turtle Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 this crap weather will clear up ... some day. is your bike ready to ride? when did you last: service your fork or shock, bleed your brakes, replace brake pads, service frame linkage bits, inspect drivetrain wear, tension spokes/ true wheels, check/ replace bearings in hubs, bottom bracket, or headset? I am not certain, but there's a good chance that bike shop mechanics are bored and waiting for some work to come in. if you're not up to the task at home, give them something to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 hours ago, mack_turtle said: this crap weather will clear up ... some day. is your bike ready to ride? when did you last: service your fork or shock, June: check bleed your brakes, Aug: check replace brake pads, Aug: check service frame linkage bits, Aug: check inspect drivetrain wear, Aug: confirmed shark tooth gears tension spokes/ true wheels, Aug: check check/ replace bearings in hubs, bottom bracket, or headset? Aug: check I am not certain, but there's a good chance that bike shop mechanics are bored and waiting for some work to come in. if you're not up to the task at home, give them something to do. Nothing like heading to Bentonville to make sure your ride is dialed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I was in Bentonville last week and I'm not saying I was busy this week, but because of the weather outlook I have only halfway assembled my bike, even though I was home on Sunday night. Might actually finish it up this weekend. No rush since there is nowhere to ride it. I just had it in the shop for brakes/suspension and did the drivetrain myself. May bring it back to the shop for the dropper. Mack Turtle, do you kids service droppers? What's the typical price. Mine drops well but does not go back up easily, typically need to grab it with my crotch (the anti-trump move) and pull it back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) My only experience with droppers is a long attempt to revive a DNM dropper, which ended in defeat. I am sure all the good shops in town can deal with them. I've been out of the bike fixing business for a few years and I don't know if I would want to get back into it if I had to deal with e-bikes and finicky dropper posts. Edited October 18, 2018 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 The basic dropper service is just taking it apart, cleaning, and using lots of Slick Honey. I had a KS with the exact problem you're describing, and this fixed it in 30 minutes. There are lots of things I don't like messing with on the bike, but routine dropper service is easier than bleeding brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmceuen Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: grab it with my crotch (the anti-trump move) Or the ultimate one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrute Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Usually slow to ride means it just needs air. You should be able to check psi and add air with a shock pump.Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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