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Rear Rock Shox

Marcel226Marcel226 Posts: 8
edited May 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys
I have bought my first full suspension bike Canyon AL 7.0
Its come to my attention that the rear Rock Shox has produced grease residue. I have had the bike for three days and wiped it out 2 times but it appears again.
I applied 300 psi to set 1/4 sag ( I am 80 kg ) but after some time it drops down to 200. I do not think that is normal.
I attached photo of it.
Please correct mew if I am wrong.
Rock_shox.jpg

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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,811
    How do you know the pressure dropped to 200? If you attach the pump filling the hose and gauge will drop the pressure.

    Not that unusual for a bit of residue for the first few rides.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Marcel226Marcel226 Posts: 8
    Because when I applied 300 psi and after removing the hose and plugging it right again it drops a little bit not 100 psi
  • kickaxekickaxe Posts: 446
    The residue is quite often dust and dirt that sticks to the oil on the shaft, just wipe it away carefully (Around, not along the shaft!!)
    -Cube Acid 29" 2013
    -A new Giant Trance 3 2015!
  • Marcel226Marcel226 Posts: 8
    Canyon people needs me to return it under warranty.
    I might have to wait weeks ..... so sad
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