Shockcraft

Stop your forks and shocks looking like this inside. Mid-winter is the best time for suspension service and your suspension will love you for it. Book and send your forks, shocks and droppers now.

We have another big service push coming - the cavalry is coming next week and staying until the queue hits zero. Get your suspension here for the shortest day and we'll get them back for July Night Rides.

Click link in bio for our Service Booking Form.

Scary picture index:
1. Fox air shaft that turned its grease into tar.
2. Fox F34 which was ridden in the wet with leaking wipers. Aluminium does corrode!
3 & 4. A Rockshox Judy that was returning to the earth from within.

Remember when riding in winter to dry out your bike, wipe all wet or dry mud off the stanchions and unpack any mud from around the seals. We want your suspension to work well and last until retirement.

Same, but different. Pull shocks have long been a total PITA for suspension service. But no matter which one is causing you issues we can sort them out.

The Fox DYAD RT2 was used on Cannondale Jekyl about a decade ago. The DT/Scott Equalizer 2/3 were used on Scott bikes up almost two decades ago. The basic function is the same, but the details are all different.

Internally they run a solid piston to push oil through two base-valves to two air-backed spring chambers. Positive air pressure is in those chambers, negativ air is behind the main piston. The climb mode uses a spool valve to shut off oil to one of the chambers which limits travel and makes it very progressive.

Setup wise these run high air pressures and normally need a special pump. Both rebound adjusters should be set the same. Positive air sets your full stroke stiffness, negative air sets your ride height and initial softness.

We are now using Windcave to securely process credit card payments through our ecommerce site.

Windcave allows us to offer Apply Pay and Google Pay, and continue to accept payments by Visa and Mastercard. All payments are protected by 3D Secure authentication.

Offline payment options will also continue to be available for Direct Deposit (NZ customers) and Wise International Bank Transfer (international customers).

Note on Saved Cards - if you saved a credit card with our previous eWAY Payment Gateway then you will need to re-save your card at checkout when you make your next order. We are unfortunately not able to move saved cards across from eWAY.

Special deals on Mezzer Pro forks. We have 2 left at Shockcraft ready for new riders. Available at a very special price. Both 29" with short offset. 27" lowers available.

Available stock with Shockcraft Prep or combined with our Ready Mix or Stage2 Tuning. Our tuning makes the best fork out there even better. Customised to your bike, riding style and terrain. Experience suspension that stays calm and level while eating bumps at all speeds. Huge changes in feel, speed and confidence.

https://www.shockcraft.co.nz/manitou-mezzer-pro-enduro-fork-bundle.html





Manitou

For our Meme Friday it's time for Rockshox and Fox to stand up and switch places.

After 6 years Fox decided to drop the twin tube air spring (best single fill air spring in our opinion) and Rockshox picked it up and ran with it.

Meet the Mattoc Comp. Manitou's Giant Killer. Everyone who rides on it raves about it.

This Mid-Range fork is better than other brands' Top-End forks but at half the price. It's got the legendary Manitou ABS+ damper, which eats everything without harshness, a two chamber air spring (with captive IVA volume spacers) to fit any weight rider, a serious crown and straight wall stanchions to keep it pointing in the right direction.

We tested these before release and rode them everywhere, including bike park, grade 5 and even some grade 6 trails. They didn't care.

- Up to 160 mm travel with clip-in internal spacers.
- Down to 120 mm (with included spacers).
- E-bike and Cargo Bike rated (150kg).
- 34 mm straight wall tubes.
- 27" and 29" versions.
- 2050 g uncut. Yes we weighed it.

https://www.shockcraft.co.nz/manitou-mattoc-comp-g4.html

We need a 20 year old fork part. Details above if anyone can help. Searching worldwide.

No idea how a fork lasted 20 years with the wrong length part installed. The top-out tapping should have given it away!

Big Service Push Coming - We've been slammed for service this year but the cavalry is coming. We have a two week slot to punch through lots of suspension service before the Easter holidays. This means a reduced wait time for service & tuning.

Book your forks, shocks and dropper posts in now.

If your fork is sticky, your rear shock slurpy or your dropper post spongy we're ready to sort it.

Not sure when your suspension needs a service? Check out our guide on Suspension Service Intervals: https://www.shockcraft.co.nz/technical-support/suspension-service-intervals-tips-for-service