Shock inspection
Strip and inspect shock condition
Workshop service
Shock Servicing
Shock oil service, seal head inspection, gas pressure and baseline setup for traction and support.
Shock supplied loose: A$340. Complete bike: A$460. Oil and dust seals, guide bush and O-rings included. Extra wear parts or repairs are confirmed before work begins.
Canberra pickup/drop-off is included with a confirmed workshop booking. See Canberra service details.
Process
How Mountain Race Shop approaches shock servicing
Oil, seals and gas
Service oil, seals and gas system as required
Spring and preload check
Check spring and preload direction
Baseline settings notes
Return baseline settings and notes
Internal links
Connect service work with engineering knowledge
Service decisions are stronger when symptoms, spring setup, damping curves and shim stack behavior are understood together.
What the service covers
Know what you are booking
A shock service includes fluids, oil and dust seal, guide bush, O-rings, cleaning and inspection. Gas pressure and setup are checked for the component. Damaged shafts or other wear items are quoted before repair. A kicking rear end may indicate service condition, spring mismatch, rebound settings or chassis balance.
A$340 for a loose component; A$460 with the complete bike. For loose work, arrange delivery or Canberra collection in advance. The bike's make, model and year help confirm the component and any unusual parts needs.
Can a kicking shock need more than service?
Yes. A worn shock can lose consistency, while spring rate, sag and damping settings also affect kick and traction. The workshop checks condition and setup before recommending revalving.
For both forks and shock supplied loose together, the standard combined service is A$600. See the complete price list and inclusions.