Suspension Play
magibob
Posts: 203
Hi.
I have a Decathlon hybrid with Suntour suspension forks at the front.
It's done a few thousand miles in about 5 years, with a lot of weight on it, (Mine.)
I've noticed recently that there is some lateral play in the front forks. If it was a rigid set of forks, I'd say it was a loose headset, but looking closely if I put the front brakes on there is definite play where the stanchions go into the sliders.
SSoooo, Should I ignore this, or worry a bit, or not ride it till it's been fixed?
Also. What sort of a job is it to replace the suspension forks with rigid ones? I only ride on roads and bike paths, so the suspension forks just add weight and noise to the bike.
TIA.
Andy
I have a Decathlon hybrid with Suntour suspension forks at the front.
It's done a few thousand miles in about 5 years, with a lot of weight on it, (Mine.)
I've noticed recently that there is some lateral play in the front forks. If it was a rigid set of forks, I'd say it was a loose headset, but looking closely if I put the front brakes on there is definite play where the stanchions go into the sliders.
SSoooo, Should I ignore this, or worry a bit, or not ride it till it's been fixed?
Also. What sort of a job is it to replace the suspension forks with rigid ones? I only ride on roads and bike paths, so the suspension forks just add weight and noise to the bike.
TIA.
Andy
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Just carry on riding until they are really bad, they won't suddenly fail although they may seize up.
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