Probably the worst user manual in the world...

felix.london

Recieved my shiny new Reba RLs last week. What's the point of the user manual that comes with them? - useless

Is there oil in the fork already?

Is there air in the fork already?

How do you install the PopLock lever?

How do you set up the fork for your first ride?

Do you need to lubricate the stanchions before use?

I know some of these are basic questions but surely they should be answered in the manual that comes with them. Or at least online - the only manual I can find is a service manual.

:?

bennett_346

Instead of blaming the manual for your ineptness with modern forks why don't you just google these simple things.

And ofcourse there's oil in the fork, why would they expect you to service it before you've even put it on?

Doesn't matter how much air is in the fork as you need to set the right amount for your weight with a shock pump anyway.

Poplock lever i have no idea but i never use lockout anyway, id just leave the clutter off the bars.

Set up is same as all air forks, add air to give 25% ish sag, set rebound by trial and error, add more if it feels like a pogo stick, less if its not returning fast enough over repeated bumps.

And you can lube them before each ride if you like but i rarely do, just often enough to clean the seal. Use wet chain lube.

felix.london

ha! I'm not sure about ineptness - just feel the info should be included especially when you spend the best part of £300.

Relying on Google for your information can get you in all sorts of trouble. Better to have the correct info direct info from the manufacturer.

Cheers for the tip re wet lube though - so 'fork lube' is not necessary?

bennett_346

felix.london wrote:

Cheers for the tip re wet lube though - so 'fork lube' is not necessary?

Nope

supersonic

Yes, the fork comes with oil and is ready to ride, bar you setting the pressures up and adjusting damping.

See the FAQ.

felix.london

yeah FAQs a lot more useful than the SRAM website!

Like I say pretty obvious/basic stuff but a bit more info with the new kit would be nice for 1st time buyers

Anyway - thanks for the tips chaps

whyamihere

I think the thinking is that if people really need those questions answered, they should probably be getting an LBS to set up the fork for them, or at least talk them through it...

97th choice

SRAM manuals are largely shite IMHO, the info on motion control is little more than a vague description of its benefits.

Developing decent google fu is a must, you can normally find the info with a bit of searching as it has often been asked before.

xixang

whyamihere wrote:

I think the thinking is that if people really need those questions answered, they should probably be getting an LBS to set up the fork for them, or at least talk them through it...

I think the questions were largely rhetorical/tongue in cheek

Just got a set of revs and there is absolutely no instruction on setting them up! Pretty useless "user manual" that doesn't explain anything beyond fitting. Imagine a video manual that didn't explain how to record, set time etc

felix.london

xixang wrote:

whyamihere wrote:

I think the thinking is that if people really need those questions answered, they should probably be getting an LBS to set up the fork for them, or at least talk them through it...

I think the questions were largely rhetorical/tongue in cheek

Just got a set of revs and there is absolutely no instruction on setting them up! Pretty useless "user manual" that doesn't explain anything beyond fitting. Imagine a video manual that didn't explain how to record, set time etc

Exactly! Things with knobs on should come with instructions on how to use said knobs

Although to be fair they have gone to the trouble of printing a completely useless air pressure/weight table on one of the legs

ddraver

FWIW I'm in total agreement with you felix!