I've got the dreaded 1/2 inch of sag on my Reverb post (silver collar). I have neither the time, ability or tools to try to fix it myself so wondered if anyone knows who offers basic repairs or a full rebuild. It seems TF Tuned do a full rebuild, but any others for comparison? I'm south Gloucestershire based so if anyone knows of local bike shops that can do it, that would be useful to know.
Thanks.
Flowtech in Dunkeld did mine recently, had it back in 3 days inclusive of postage, great service.
Any decent mechanic can do it, there's no real barrier of skill or tools... But many shops probably won't want to get into that so try suspension places, it's more like their normal line of business
(your local shop might have someone that'll do it even if they won't)
Fresh suspension servicing - you'll get him on facebook. 40 quid for full service, including parts.
But you'll pay postage both ways he's a good lad is Chris.
Mark at Next Level Bikes (Castle Douglas) and Callum at Ae Bike Shop have both got my Reverb running nicely again after proper overhauls.
Both happily recommended.
wait! before you pay for an expensive rebuild. I have had this issue on several (non stealth) Reverbs and in all cases it was a 10 minute fix needing no special tools other than the bleed kit and snap ring pliers.
It seems to be caused by air getting past the seal over time and getting into the oil chamber.
With the post fully extended and the air let out (important!) Remove saddle and use snap ring pliers to open the oil chamber under the saddle and remove the valve. This can pop open with some force so do it with a plastic bag over it or something.
Check the oil level by looking down the tube. It should come up to the point where the tube narrows. If not add more oil. Replace the top cap etc, re-inflate and bleed the remote. If the post won't go down then you've added too much oil so repeat the process.
UK Cycle Centre in Malvern do rebuilds
Thanks for the replies. Malvern place looks most local.
Ichabod, still sounds technically beyond what I'm capable of and the bit 'important' is likely to be where the whole lot springs and sprays apart and stuff rolls away into nooks and crannies. But I'm sure your response will be useful for the more technically capable.
Before turning to servicing, I'd check with local shops if they'd be able to just send it to Fisher for warranty. Even out of warranty often they'll just do it anyway and seem to automatically replace most Reverbs sent to them.