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Shock and dropper servicing - Exeter area

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I’ve got a Rock Shox rear shock and a Bike Yoke dropper both in need of a service. I’d prefer not to get involved with posting them. Any recommendations for somewhere that can do both in the Exeter/ Devon area? Cheers

No, I don’t want to service them myself.


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 6:40 pm
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most dropper services are a 20 min job, I'd expect any LBS to be able to do it. Not sure on suspension in the south west


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 6:52 pm
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Re: the dropper that’s what I would have thought, but LBS seemed to be suggesting posting away for service and a cost of £99….


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 7:00 pm
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Rsf in Plymouth if that's not too far. That who a lot of local bike shops post it to


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 7:02 pm
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I used TF tune for my shock and forks service and tune. I think they are in south Gloc, which isn't far, but they also do a excellent courier system with insurance. Highly recommended. 


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 7:36 pm
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Silk cycles down in marsh Barton. Spot on for all this sort of work

https://www.silkcycles.co.uk


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 7:42 pm
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Highly recommend RSF in Plymouth. Great guy, I'm in Crediton and drive down to Plymouth for him, prefer that to posting etc


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 8:25 pm
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In Exeter then try Rob Hardy. Outside Tim at Sidmouth Cycles. Not sure it they do this but they're my go to mechanics.


 
Posted : 16/01/2024 9:28 pm
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Thanks all


 
Posted : 17/01/2024 9:00 am
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i would go back to Jake, at Silk


 
Posted : 17/01/2024 9:49 am
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I know you said no posting, but most make it pretty easy with courier pick up. I sent a shock and fork away to J-Tech, and TBH it couldn't have been easier, book on-line, the courier will pick up from where ever you want, and return it. All I needed to do was find a box and I just went to my LBS and exchanged a newish Rock-Shox box for some sweeties. 

Plus echo what the others said, I did my Bike Yoke, and it couldn't have been easier. 


 
Posted : 17/01/2024 9:59 am
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another shout for Jake @ Silk - ex worldcup mechanic - knows his stuff.


 
Posted : 17/01/2024 10:17 am
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A friend says good things about the one at Marsh Barton (Silk Cycles I think)


 
Posted : 17/01/2024 10:50 am
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Have spoken to Silk and will get them to do the work 👍


 
Posted : 17/01/2024 1:03 pm