Poploc

iandennis
iandennis Posts: 238
edited January 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
The poploc on my rebas has started playing up already. Despite GT85 and a partial strip down its still go the standard stickness that evbody seems to metion when trying to return. I'm temped to bin the whole thing and go over to a manual lock out given that it seems quite straightforward.

Is it best to bin it or can it be made reliable ?

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    strip clean and use a gear wire and a brake outer.

    also check there is no crud under the cap. (on the fork).
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • iandennis
    iandennis Posts: 238
    Nick,

    had the LBS strip down and relube, but it still sticks. Fine engaging but refuses to release for unlocking. Could it be a dodgy lockout / floodgate ?
  • W00DENT0P
    W00DENT0P Posts: 211
    I know it doesn't really solve your problem, but if you wanna get rid of the poploc then you can just un-hook / dissconnect the spring in the damper and just use it manually.
    top caps from manual lockout forks are pretty pricey, i just made a small lever that secured with the grub screw that was for the cable, works fine and cost £0 !!
  • iandennis
    iandennis Posts: 238
    Thanks, I'd really just like it to work. I've been doing some research and it does seem to be a common problem. Several threads refer to a swelling of a part inside the fork so I'll see if I can find out more information. TFtuned apparently do a replacement part ?
  • gareth.cantrill
    gareth.cantrill Posts: 33
    Spent my whole dinner hour plus an hour after work today trying to sort the same problem.

    I'm not impressed with the pop-loc and am seeking a manual cap.

    Can anyone point me in the right direction of a manual lever?
  • gtd.
    gtd. Posts: 626
    Is the PushLoc more reliable? I currently have PushLoc but was thinking about fitting PopLoc adjustable...

    Or would I be better fitting an old thumb shifter?
    Mountain: Orange Patriot FR, SubZero & Evo2LE.
    Road: Tifosi Race Custom.
    Do it all bike: Surly Disc Trucker 700c/29er
  • Dirtydog11
    Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    gareth.cantrill wrote:
    Spent my whole dinner hour plus an hour after work today trying to sort the same problem.

    I'm not impressed with the pop-loc and am seeking a manual cap.

    Can anyone point me in the right direction of a manual lever?

    www.tftuned.co.uk


    I agree they're a pain is the arse, nothing but hassle.
    Kinesis Maxlight XC

    Orange 5 AM Custom
  • Locotuning
    Locotuning Posts: 69
    Have you changed the inner and outer cables, if not it's likely to be a seal inside the top of the Moco unit itself, which are fairly easily replaceable and available.
    Suspension servicing, tuning, parts, setup and race support
    Locotuning.co.uk

Categories