General Advice

CptMuppet

Hi.
After many weeks of trying to decide what to buy I found a GT Aggressor XC3 for 80 quid , very happy with the purchase as compared to my old Claud Buttler it is as light as a feather. I know this is most probably not the best bike to buy but I really only wanted the frame. I have brought some new wheels for it and hope this is the start of something I can keep working on as a project. I intend to use my bike for work but want to be able to get out and about when ever I get the chance. The one thing I am not sure of is the forks, I have never had lockout forks before and don't know if they are ok? they seem to work ok but when moving the lever to lo k them it slows them down but doesn't lock them, is this right? can I look at repairing them or can someone recommend a decent budget pair please. I am very skint hence why I paid 80 for a bike...lol

cooldad

And the forks are?

CptMuppet

Hi, Sorry, they say Suntour XCM. Other than that not sure

The Rookie

Some meovement in lockout is normal, especially for the better hydraulic lockout ones (the mechanical are rather nasty forks).

You won't get much better forks without spending the same again (used pair), just ride them until they are shot, you could do a basic service by splitting uppers and lowers, glenaing and adding fresh grease.

To split, loosen the 2 allen bolts at the bottom about 5 turns, tap up lightly to remove the interference fit, remove bolts and pull apart, you can do this leaving the upper on the bike.

CptMuppet

Thanks for your help, I cant wait to get out on it.

Woodmonkey

One of the mags ran a guide to servicing these a couple of months ago

Woodmonkey

http://www.mbr.co.uk/mountain-bike-vide ... ork-video/
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