Suspension Service for Your Mountain Bike

Suspension Service for Your Mountain Bike

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Published: January 24, 2017
Updated: November 04, 2022

If you have a full suspension or hardtail mountain bike show that baby some love with some service. How often to bring your bike in to keep it running smooths and soaking up those bumps depends a lot on how you ride.

Recommended Minimum Fork Maintenance

To best maintain the performance and durability of your product under normal use, FOX recommends that you have regular fork and shock maintenance performed according to the service intervals listed below. 

Recommended Minimum Shock Maintenance

 Recommended Service Every Ride Regularly Every 125 Hours/Yearly, or whichever comes first.*
Clean exterior with mild soap and water only, then wipe dry with a soft towel. Inspect your product for visual damage and function of all controls.
Check sag and damper settings. Inspect your product for visual damage and function of all controls.
Full shock service (Full internal/external inspection, damper rebuild, air seal replacement for air shocks)
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