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Last week we covered how to do a quick post ride fork service [click here], now we will walk you through the process for a Lower-leg service of the RockShox Pike. During the process we will clean the inside of the fork fill it up with some new suspension fluid.

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We have already explained how to tune the spring characteristic of a Fox Float CTD Shock (klick) and a RockShox Pike Fork (klick) to your personal needs. Today we show you how you can customize the air chamber size of a RockShox Monarch shock to suit your weight and riding style.

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There are still many myths surrounding the subject of bike care, especially when it comes to suspension maintenance. The fact is, well-maintained suspension works much better than poorly maintained units, especially the initial response of the stroke from well lubricated parts. This benefit is immediately noticeable, because the suspension system will react much more sensitively to smaller bumps, providing more traction and feeling more comfortable.

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Year by Year big suspension companies present new forks, however last year was a bit of a game changer with fork performance improving dramatically. In Issue #009 of the magazine we presented a group test of all the leading forks for the 2014 season, and made our choice for the benchmark this year. If you now want to upgrade your bike, we will guide you through the process of mounting a new fork.

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We have already explained how to tune the spring characteristic of a RockShox Pike to your personal needs. Today we show you how you can customize the air chamber size of a Fox Float CTD shock to suit your weight and riding style.

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