New bike parts

fridgehq
fridgehq Posts: 54
edited November 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all, am I the only one or does anyone else think that new stuff like my roc shox r ebas are not set up correctly from the production line? reason I say this is I have completely rebuilt them new oil ect and cannot believe how much better they are same with shimano hubs lack of grease when new, or am I just unlucky

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Cup and cone hubs don't need much grease.

    If you put the recommended fill in an RS fork you loose a lot of it just coating everything, forks do break in but yes RS are known for under fills.
    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.