So after cutting my teeth on converting to 1x10, bleeding brakes, setting up tubeless, adjusting mechs etc, keen to service and convert a set of maverick forks I've just purchased second hand for the fat bike.
Even after looking at the diagrams and trying to convince myself that everyone says they are easy to work on still nervous about doing the deed and taking them apart!
Any experts in the Surrey area who could 'hand hold'....happy to supply the beers & crisps!
Cheers
No but it to s a piece of piss.
The internals put modern POS forks to shane
They really are pretty simple, and easy to service and tune. I'm not sure what the spares availability situation is like though.
I currently have 6 pairs of SC32's. 😳
Dibbs, Send a set this way. Especially if they ware 29ers
Did you get one of those flexy SC's or one of those mean looking DUCS. Easy to service. Thoug the legs metal is flimsy so when you unscrew the damper make sur your tool is a great fit. Actually don't use a normal wrench just put it in a vice wit some protection(I modded a small vice and it makes it so much smoother).
As for parts there is a bloke who does spares in France.
My forks collect dust now that I have a new bike with Bluto's but nothing can better the looks of a Duc
The French Maverick guy was Alpamayo, email was alpatech@free.fr. Also probably more use is Atkins cycles in Leamington Spa, look on their website they've got seal kits and the PDFs are available for servicing your forks on www.maverick.com.
Also Craig Simpson at simpsoncycleservices@googlemail.com , he serviced a rear shock for me some years ago, don't know if he's still in business but worth an email? Mobile 07986411810
Just remembered Tim at Sideways cycles, always very helpful and knowledgeable www.sidewayscycles.co.uk, 01270883785 and info@sidewayscycles.co.uk
If you need any advice etc mail me, address in profile.
PSA for maverick fork owners, there are upgraded quick release clamps for front wheel available now from Atkins cycles in stainless.
Have a look here [url= http://http://www.maverickbike.com/cms_images/file_15.pdf ]Maverick servicing[/url] for a full PDF guide
Stealth edit- above link might not work... put this in your browser or google Maverick fork servicing.
iirc i think it helps if you have a 24mm spanner, I'm sure mtbmaff can confirm this, he serviced a pair for me 🙂
Thanks all, feel a lot more confident having a go, mtbmaff will drop you a mail if all going horribly wrong! Appreciate the offer
Cheers
P.s. It's a pair of SC32's 🙂