Rockshox 30 Gold TK Fork Install

yblocker

The installation went fine. Funny though, the tubes are open at the bottom. It seems like these openings should be plugged or blanked off. I couldn't find anything in the box that looked like it would work. The damper control on these shock use a little hex wrench that fits pretty snug in there, but the handle protrudes far enough so a cover wouldn't fit anyway. Seems like dirt and moisture would get up in there so what am I missing?

cooldad

Nothing. That's how they are.

Take the allen key out or you'll probably lose it.

The Rookie

They just have a hollow section at the bottom, common on a lot of RS forks, any water or dirt that goes up just falls back out, there is nothing in there for it to effect as a simple look would have told you.

Same on my much more expensive SID's.

yblocker

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19743330#p19743330]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

there is nothing in there for it to effect as a simple look would have told you.
Same on my much more expensive SID's.

I did take that simple look, which is why i posted the question. There is the adjustment for the rebound up in there, and it would seem to me like they could have capped it with a knob on it that connects to the adjustment. Keeps it clean and you wouldn't have to think about where to keep the wrench.

The Rookie

As most forks have the rebound adjuster sticking out in the breeze below the bottom, they clearly don't need that much protecting!