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01/23/18 at 11:14pm
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Is this true?  If so, who can I send my suspension to?
  
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Reply #1 - 01/24/18 at 12:47am
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Kind of true and kind of not true. They sold out to Fox...

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Reply #2 - 01/24/18 at 11:27am
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I guess suspension experts are already closed and the Fox center is not open. Anybody know of any other reputable suspension service centers?
  
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Reply #3 - 01/24/18 at 12:18pm
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What kind of work are you looking to have done? I do a lot of shock repairs at First Flight Bicycles. I have taken classes with Derrick at Spirited Cyclist and he is very knowledgeable and good as well as Mark at The Cycle Path and many others in the area.
  
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Reply #4 - 01/24/18 at 12:58pm
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Don't forget John at "Get it in Gear" in Harrisburg. He does a good job on forks also.
  
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Reply #5 - 01/24/18 at 1:24pm
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timbercomp wrote on 01/24/18 at 12:18pm:
What kind of work are you looking to have done? I do a lot of shock repairs at First Flight Bicycles. I have taken classes with Derrick at Spirited Cyclist and he is very knowledgeable and good as well as Mark at The Cycle Path and many others in the area.


+1 on Derrick, really knowledable and will treat you right! Believe they will rent out a shockwiz to tune your suspension as well.  Double down on Mark as well!
  
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Reply #7 - 01/24/18 at 2:07pm
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Thank you all for the replies!!  Pm sent to Wes
  
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Reply #8 - 01/24/18 at 2:34pm
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Slayer wrote on 01/24/18 at 2:07pm:
Thank you all for the replies!!  Pm sent to Wes

Fox East Coast (as it is called now) has actually been open and doing work since last Fall.  We can do most all air sleeve and bushing services on shocks as well as seal and bushing replacement on most forks.  

Having Fox on the east coast has been a lifesaver for quick turn around times. We send all of our Fox Brain shocks to them now.
Day there, day back and 1-3 days depending on their work load.  A lot better then shipping it to California!! Cheesy
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Reply #9 - 01/24/18 at 2:48pm
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Yep ol' Susp. Experts will only service Fox now. 

If you want a legit pro working on your fork or shock Fast Bike Industries in Hendersoville is awesome...

Dan Ennis runs the MTB side there and is a great suspension tech and all around great human being...

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...packin some Chub in the back of the pick-up.


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Reply #10 - 01/24/18 at 2:53pm
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The website for Fox southeast says Fox only. I have rokshox.  I found a brand new Lyric for $397. Waiting to hear from a local bike shop for an estimate. I may be better off buying a new fork
  
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Reply #11 - 01/24/18 at 2:55pm
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Just heard about this shop in Thomasville that does mtb suspension service
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Reply #12 - 01/24/18 at 3:06pm
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Anybody know of a knowledgeable source for DVO maintenance?
  
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Reply #13 - 01/24/18 at 3:06pm
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TrillWill wrote on 01/24/18 at 2:55pm:
Just heard about this shop in Thomasville that does mtb suspension service
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They do very good work for dirt bikes.  He has a very good reputation in the motorcycle industry.  The owner really got into mtn biking years ago and decided to pick up the suspension service of bicycles too.  I have had them do my suspension work on my dirt bike in the past with good results.  I'd be willing to let them work on my bicycles too fwiw.
  
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Reply #14 - 01/24/18 at 4:06pm
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Banjopickin wrote on 01/24/18 at 2:48pm:
Yep ol' Susp. Experts will only service Fox now. 

If you want a legit pro working on your fork or shock Fast Bike Industries in Hendersoville is awesome...

Dan Ennis runs the MTB side there and is a great suspension tech and all around great human being...

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Would you recommend FBI over Cane Creek factory direct service for a DB Coil IL?


  
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Reply #15 - 01/24/18 at 4:38pm
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Slothzilla wrote on 01/24/18 at 4:06pm:


Would you recommend FBI over Cane Creek factory direct service for a DB Coil IL?



No... We probably have a better rate since we buy parts in mega bulk quantities.

FB has the same parts, etc and Dan used to work here so he knows DB in and out but if it was me I'd rather service my DB or Helm at the source since its the same distance. FBI is only like 15-20 min from us.

Plus we usually have a 3 day turn around from receiving to shipping. 

If you're up here sometime Id be happy to make the drop to save you freight coming here.

Might even buy you a beer haha.  Cool
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...packin some Chub in the back of the pick-up.


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Reply #16 - 01/24/18 at 6:22pm
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Banjopickin wrote on 01/24/18 at 4:38pm:


No... We probably have a better rate since we buy parts in mega bulk quantities.

FB has the same parts, etc and Dan used to work here so he knows DB in and out but if it was me I'd rather service my DB or Helm at the source since its the same distance. FBI is only like 15-20 min from us.

Plus we usually have a 3 day turn around from receiving to shipping. 

If you're up here sometime Id be happy to make the drop to save you freight coming here.

Might even buy you a beer haha.  Cool


You've got yourself a deal!
  
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