Foam Rings and Dust Seals Work as a System
When it comes to servicing your suspension fork lowers, it’s easy to assume you should stock up on foam rings in bulk. They’re small, inexpensive, and they sit right there...
Cyclinic Suspension Blog
Suspension can make or break your ride, but with so many options and technical jargon out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our suspension blog cuts through the noise to bring you honest reviews, practical upgrade guides, and real-world insights on the latest forks, shocks, and components. We write these posts because we believe every rider deserves to understand what they're buying and how it will actually perform on the trails. Whether you're considering an upgrade or just curious about new products, we're here to help you make informed decisions that improve your riding experience.
Foam Rings and Dust Seals Work as a System
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Push ElevenSix - An insight into why it's just so good.
The ElevenSix, what is it? It's the Mack Daddy...the Big Show...the Grand Poobah...the Whole Enchilada. Whatever nickname you give it, the Push ElevenSix is the ultimate mountain bike shock for...
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The service interval, and what it means.
The service interval, and what it means. The recommended service intervals for your Fox or Rockshox suspension components exist for the component's 'optimum performance and longevity' of use. Each interval...
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I’m upgrading my fork. Should I change the offset?
Image - Bike Radar - 51mm, 44mm, 37mm offset Fox fork crowns __________________ Swathes of new bike models have been released lately and one of the keyfeatures being thrown...
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Lefty Ocho Technical Information 2019
Cyclinic are proud to be Australia's only authorized Headshok / Lefty service centre to carry out full service, warranty and aftersales support for the Cannondale Headshok Systems. That includes the...
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Upgrades - Bring life back into the old dog.
Looking to get more performance out of your trusty steed? There's a good chance that a factory service by us, using only genuine seals and fluids will bring it back...
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WHY ISN'T MY LONG TRAVEL FORK PLUSH?
Got the latest and greatest long travel fork but don't feel it's as plush as you want? Try these tips from Cyclinic's main man Aiden Lefmann. Longer travel bikes...
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Fox 36 FIT GRIP 2 - Technical Review.
Out with the old, in with the new: The Fox RC2 HSC/LSC damper found in the top selection of Fox 36 and 40's over the last 6 seasons get's...
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Fox 34 StepCast 2019 technical preview
The new 2019 Fox 34 StepCast fork is setting a new benchmark for that XC/Trail market, delivering 34mm chassis stiffness, at the weight range of many 32mm options with less travel....
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Fox Fork & Shock Remote Compatibility
2022: For 2022, Fox has gone back to its roots in a way, by re-introducing the 3-position 'Push to Lock' standard that was widely recognised during the early era of remote forks between...
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Fox DPX2 trail tested
The DPX2 has spent a little bit of time now on board our test bike Yeti SB45. A fitting combination of bike and shock, or maybe too much shock for...
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2018 EVOL Air Can Upgrade
The 2018 line of Fox rear shocks now mostly come standard with the EVOL air can. The EVOL air can is basically an air can that has a larger body width...
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Fox IRD Trail Tested - First Impressions
Electronics and suspension is nothing new, but combining it with well tuned and well setup modern suspension systems is getting us a wee bit excited. 15 years ago, I first...
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Routine Servicing, and why it's important:
Just like your car, routine servicing is crucial to get the most out of your fork or shock. Most manufacturers will have routine service recommendations generally between 40 and 100hrs...
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Fox Evol - Trail tested, overall impressions
The plan for the days ride was to further understand the riding characteristics of the Fox EVOL air can, and how it performs over the stock standard air can featured on...
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What are all these adjusters?
There are basically three main common types of external adjustment on most suspension forks and shocks. By going through them all in a little more depth and explaining what they...
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Fox Evolution Series Fork Upgrade
The FOX Evolution Oil Cartridge has now been super-seeded, and is no longer offered in the Fox fork range. (2016 onwards). However, the good news for Fox Evolution (and RL) fork owners, is...
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Shock Reducer / Hardware Types
Reducer / shock hardware wear Identification: Reducers - Left (old & worn), Right (6 months old). While reducers will sometimes last many sets of DU bushings before they need...
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Replacing Shock Bushings
Can you feel any play or movement in the pivots or 'rear end' of your mtb? More than likely, if there is any movement in the rear end it will...
