Suspension Collapse

[Christopher85083]

Roughly 980 miles on my Rad Rover, and my front suspension collapsed while riding.

I didn't even notice what happened at first, just that it 'felt funny'. It wasn't until I left work that night that I noticed what the problem was. I ride canal trails and bike lanes mostly, probably 98% pavement miles.

The guys at RPB were great, and I have an upgraded fork coming in the mail. Looking forward to trying that out.

 

[MarkB]

Is your old suspension a MOZO, with stiffness adjustment on top of the left fork tube and lockout on top of the right tube? I'll be interested to hear what your upgraded one is.

Mark -

 

[Christopher85083]

Is your old suspension a MOZO, with stiffness adjustment on top of the left fork tube and lockout on top of the right tube? I'll be interested to hear what your upgraded one is.

Mark -

Yes, that's the one.

The new fork is something by Top Gun, but I haven't seen it yet, so not sure about any specifics.

 

[totalnovice]

Yikes ... So did you have to park the bike until the new fork arrives, or were you able to use the lock-out and keep riding?

 

[Christopher85083]

Nah, I still ride it. It's just a little more firm is all, and the forks stay totally compressed all the time.

 

[Christopher85083]

New fork arrived today. It is a huge improvement in stiffness over the original fork, and appears it will be much more stable.

 

[LimboJim]

Mine's on its way! Thanks for the info.

 

[J.P.]

New fork arrived today. It is a huge improvement in stiffness over the original fork, and appears it will be much more stable.

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Definitely looks like an upgrade. Anyone know where you can purchase one?

 

[MarkB]

Does it have the same stiffness and lockout controls on the top of the fork tubes? It looks like it might, but I can't tell for sure...

Mark -

 

[Christopher85083]

Does it have the same stiffness and lockout controls on the top of the fork tubes? It looks like it might, but I can't tell for sure...

Mark -

Yes, same functions in the same places, just so much more solid.

 

[Christopher85083]

Definitely looks like an upgrade. Anyone know where you can purchase one?

RPB has them - you can buy one right from them. Huge improvement!

 

[J.P.]

RPB has them - you can buy one right from them. Huge improvement!

OK thanks. Fork on my RR

RPB has them - you can buy one right from them. Huge improvement!

Thanks, will do.