I had my fork seals replaced a few weeks back and a week or so later I noticed they have begun to slightly mist again due to mild pitting on the stanchions. I revisited the bike shop where I had them done and they agreed to replace the seals but said they could only do this once under warranty.
The guy told me the best bet was probably to replace the stanchions or get them re-chromed and he said he'd fit them and the seals (also without charge) under warranty but obviously I'd have to pay for the re-chroming. He told me he has acknowledged the problem but to wait for now and see if they get any worse and then have a think of what I wanted to do. He said I may get lucky and they may bed in and not get any worse. However, due to the shitty weather here over the last month I have not done many miles on the bike since, so they have not changed in status but, I know deep down, it is only a matter of time before they start to deteriorate.
Having looked around the web I'm not sure what to do. The guy told me that re-chroming would cost about £100/$200 but I have read that re-chroming stanchions can give mixed results. Looking at prices to replace the stanchions it comes in at £170/$345. For the extra £70 I guess I should go for the replacements but I'm now wondering if instead I should look out for a new complete front end. What sort of price can you get a complete alternative front end for?
I have read about applying clear nail polish to the pitted area and rubbing down with 3200 grit wet and dry but I'm not convinced this is a lasting solution. What would you do in my position?
The guy told me the best bet was probably to replace the stanchions or get them re-chromed and he said he'd fit them and the seals (also without charge) under warranty but obviously I'd have to pay for the re-chroming. He told me he has acknowledged the problem but to wait for now and see if they get any worse and then have a think of what I wanted to do. He said I may get lucky and they may bed in and not get any worse. However, due to the shitty weather here over the last month I have not done many miles on the bike since, so they have not changed in status but, I know deep down, it is only a matter of time before they start to deteriorate.
Having looked around the web I'm not sure what to do. The guy told me that re-chroming would cost about £100/$200 but I have read that re-chroming stanchions can give mixed results. Looking at prices to replace the stanchions it comes in at £170/$345. For the extra £70 I guess I should go for the replacements but I'm now wondering if instead I should look out for a new complete front end. What sort of price can you get a complete alternative front end for?
I have read about applying clear nail polish to the pitted area and rubbing down with 3200 grit wet and dry but I'm not convinced this is a lasting solution. What would you do in my position?
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