Adding lockout cartridge to Suntour suspension

zepmisfit
zepmisfit Posts: 6
edited May 2016 in The workshop
Hey,

I wanted to know if I could get my hands on a compatible lockout cartridge and if that's the only thing I'll need to do make my Suntour suspension into one with lockout.

I have a BTwin Riverside 3, and at my local Decathlon (I'm from India), I see a Riverside that's abandoned who's owner has done the same. I couldn't get ahold of him and I'm very interested in this project. I wouldn't want to pay for a whole new fork and don't want to switch to a fixed fork.

Is this the right reference video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLWm1AO2eBU

Will something like this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Rebound-Com ... Sw3mpXFTQv

Your responses are highly appreciated.

Thanks!

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I haven't watched the video, but it is for replacing the cartridge, so assumes there is already one fitted.
    The Ebay link is to a Fox part which won't work. The part would need to be compatible with your specific fork, if it's even possible.

    Without knowing what model it is, no one knows.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The video is replacing one cartridge with another, the upper forks section may not be the same on non lockout forks so a cartridge may not fit.

    Be cheaper and easier to get some lockout forks.
    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.
  • penguin_of_death
    penguin_of_death Posts: 219
    If you want advise call Greyville as they atock and service Suntour forks - but probably not is the answer
  • zepmisfit
    zepmisfit Posts: 6
    cooldad wrote:
    I haven't watched the video, but it is for replacing the cartridge, so assumes there is already one fitted.
    The Ebay link is to a Fox part which won't work. The part would need to be compatible with your specific fork, if it's even possible.

    Without knowing what model it is, no one knows.

    Thanks for your response. I know that it's a replacement which is why it's a reference video for me and for you guys to understand my question. I know that Fox part won't work, which is why I asked if I could look for something "like" that, so I was expecting anybody who knows or has done a project like this would be able to point me towards the right part or parts.

    The model is SR M3000. Sorry, if anything in the post was vague. Thanks again!
  • zepmisfit
    zepmisfit Posts: 6
    Penguin of Death wrote:
    If you want advise call Greyville as they atock and service Suntour forks - but probably not is the answer

    I'm in India. No Greyville or other awesome stores like you guys are blessed with. Thanks for your response.
  • zepmisfit
    zepmisfit Posts: 6
    The Rookie wrote:
    The video is replacing one cartridge with another, the upper forks section may not be the same on non lockout forks so a cartridge may not fit.

    Be cheaper and easier to get some lockout forks.

    This is the cheapest fork I found:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SR-SUNTOUR- ... p#shpCntId

    This is for an MTB.

    Cartridge cost is only $15. That would've been ideal.
  • zepmisfit
    zepmisfit Posts: 6
    Also found this:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vita-RST-hybrid ... SwLqFV8cy-

    Is this any good?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Both will be fine as long as your bike is disc braked, they have no rim brake bosses.

    What info I've found suggests the Riverside is V-braked (on the rim).

    Where in India? Posting from Pune Mh.
    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.

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