My mate has a Specialized XC Pro 2007 and he has to replace the bushings on his Fox Triad every 3 months or so....
He has replaced the hollowlink on the frame but it hasnt made a difference. £28 every 3 months for a bush kit is getting a bit of a joke!
Can any one suggest a solution? Other than a new frame!!! Are there any different bush kits available?
Goldtec / BETD do some that are Ment to last longer as might tf tunded
My old enduro has a roller bearing thing that replaced the bush and worked well for me
That also came from betd
The bushes on there own are far cheaper than £28.00
its the lower shock bush that goes iirc at best i got 6mths use out of mine '05 version.
have a look at betd for a cheaper hula-hoop
http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.asp?CategoryID=92&Name=Strong+Bushes
Yup it is the lower shock bushing.
Thanks folks I will try BETD and TF to see what they offer.
I had the same problem on my reign,every 5 ish rides start to get play in DU shock bush.I bought a "heavy duty" bush kit from J-TECH suspension .Basicaly a solid stainless steel shaft and plastic looking bush,intsead of the 2 alloy top hats.been fine ever since and would recomend it.Give J-TECH a call and he'll sort u out.
BETD strong bush plus hula hoop bush FTW!