My Rockshox Reverb has the dreaded SAG! I hope I can fix it.

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  • @WOLFTICKVIDEOS
    @WOLFTICKVIDEOS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Gotta love it when a TH-camr shows their not so successful projects/ideas.👍 👍

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's definitely frustrating to fail a project and worrysome to post about it 😭😢

  • @chadbrcka
    @chadbrcka 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have the SRAM RockShox C1 and got the sag issue in less than a year. My LBS won’t touch it. Thanks for the video. Considering scraping it, what a pain.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You could sell it! Might not get too much for it but definitely recoup like $50

    • @chadbrcka
      @chadbrcka 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s for sale if anyone interested, including the 1x remote and vent tool

    • @breivikmotorsport
      @breivikmotorsport หลายเดือนก่อน

      sounds like your LBS is shiiiiiiiiit

  • @bora01vr6
    @bora01vr6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’ve had a reverb . When they are working they feel amazing; key word when they are working. Since then I now only buy the brand x ascend droppers. They have them from 125,150,170and 200mm . I’ve had the 150 and 170 and both have been flawless. I’ve never had to rebuild it either and honestly at only 135 bucks shipped to your door they are an excellent dropper . Sure it may weigh a little more than a high end one . But it functionality wise it’s the same.

    • @adamneulander
      @adamneulander 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem is those have pretty long insertion lengths. (Unrelated) are they made by xfusion?

    • @bora01vr6
      @bora01vr6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adamneulander ive had no problem with the lengths, my Ragley marley is an 18' frame and my 170mm dropoper can go all the way flush. i think i could get a way with a 200mm one

    • @uncledoughball9582
      @uncledoughball9582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 150mm brand x ascend 2 broke 4 times within 9 months, the nylon cord which actuates the mechanism is very prone to snapping

  • @adamneulander
    @adamneulander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Might be worth checking out a oneup dropper v2 if you can find one used. Pretty reliable and very short insertion lengths for the size. Plus you can easily reduce the travel if it's too long

  • @norek8683
    @norek8683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Try to bleed the lever again. If it comes up fully when you press it hard enough that means it may have some air in the line.

    • @RCKING1
      @RCKING1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is 100% inside the post but if he almost over bleeds it so when the remote is in the slowest setting it still shoots up super fast it could get over the issue.

  • @unclechimney6371
    @unclechimney6371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found an easy fix for the Reverb, it's called the Brand-X Ascend. At this point I have 2 Brand-Xs and a One Up dropper. For my money I'll be buying the Brand-X every time, they are just a great deal and bulletproof. In fact the one I have had for 5 years and the only thing I've ever done to it is add air pressure once.

  • @AG-Consulting
    @AG-Consulting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great vid as always. The reverb is the nicest and most expensive paperweight I haver ever owned.

  • @josuemedina58
    @josuemedina58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’ve used a reverb.. when it works it’s phenomenal 🙌🏽 but even if it was free I wouldn’t take it.. kudos to you for making that attempt to make it work 👍🏽 love your content 🔥

  • @leolowe1232
    @leolowe1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had the same problem with the extension on an older reverb. I loosened the seatpost clamp a bit, that fixed the problem for me

    • @brianhou6762
      @brianhou6762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, hopefully this works for the video poster!

  • @mike.thomas
    @mike.thomas 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just got a brand new bike with one of these POS installed, and after one ride and sitting for a few days the Reverb has the spongy sag. I could not freaking believe it when I went out to ride today. There is no way I’m going to rebuild what is basically a brand-new seat post.
    Screw Rockshox and the team that designed this horrid POS. I have three other bikes with cable-actuated posts, and they work perfectly. What problem did Rockshox think they were fixing with a hydraulic system? Who the hell wants to bleed their damn seat post actuator? Why would a bike maker spec such an abortion of a product? It truly boggles the mind.

  • @notgabes
    @notgabes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are going big dude. every video is so high quality!

  • @lukasfoe6508
    @lukasfoe6508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's an expensive upgrade but I would go for the one up v2 dropper. It has a very short insertion depth and you can change the travel by just clicking in some shims. Also it's cable actuated and in my opinion that is the better less fault-prone option with a easier service.

    • @insanebmxthomas
      @insanebmxthomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sound like good advice. I'm just starting out on high end MTB's but replacing my Fox Transfer post cable took no time flat. Simplicity is key

    • @isingandstrum4u
      @isingandstrum4u ปีที่แล้ว

      $275 shipped was well worth it to swap out my brand new reverb before it had time to give me any problems. And I got 25mm more travel with the one up 150! There’s another video literally showing replacing the reverb with the one up! Haha

  • @fishrideandski4910
    @fishrideandski4910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    you defiantly motivated me thats for sure i tried to service my fork and it was not as bad as i thought

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh man glad to hear it. That's the main reason I make the videos is for inspiration! Better than paying +$200 for someone to service!

  • @absolutsadtler
    @absolutsadtler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you make sure the seat collar was to the right torque? I had an issue where it was too tight and it wouldn’t return correctly. Setting the right torque fixed it.

  • @ForEverMTB
    @ForEverMTB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on the 6k brother, I just got the Fork and the shifter🔥🔥🔥 thanks a lot for been so kind with me. Have a great day bro. Greetings from Mexico

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah man glad you got it! Hope you find some time to shred with the new parts!

  • @hansonwang2121
    @hansonwang2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get a OneUp V2 dropper. The 180mm has the same insertion length as other company's 150mm posts. Servicing takes less than 10 minutes. Treat yourself to a quality post it's so refined and well made, worth every penny. At $200 it might cost the same to fix the reverb.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha it's funny, at the end I was thinking about bailing on the post and thought I should go with OneUp. I appreciate the suggestion!

    • @chrish3329
      @chrish3329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EvansMTBSaga oneup and PNW have adjustable travel so you can also get them to fit perfectly when slammed

  • @YTViewer1776
    @YTViewer1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Fox Doss on my bike, but i wanted to get a Rockshox Reverb to go with my fork, since i have a Rockshox fork. But people were telling me that the Reverb has issues, which i didn't believe. But after watching this, i'll just stay with my Fox Doss. Thank you for this video.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it does. I just sold mine cuz I never got the issues fixed

  • @borany9784
    @borany9784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a rockshox reverb and I had the same problem, you need to bleed it better. you need to turn the speed adjuster to slow and then bleed it. I think that will make the dropper go all the way up

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh yeah I did that off camera and got more air bubbles out, but still didn't fix the problem. Thanks for the advice!!

  • @luggialbert
    @luggialbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the remote there is a T25 for adjusting the speed, helped me to screw it nearly completely to + after bleeding.
    Had a Reverb for the last 2 Years, recently switched to a PNW Loam Dropper. Hated the hydraulic actuation, bleeding after every reconnect, slow extension in the cold... Only at a decent outside temperature it worked fine.

  • @cornishcactus
    @cornishcactus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My B1 Reverb needed a big service after it had already failed on that white spacer on the first seals only service.
    It wasn't too much more expensive to get a OneupV2 and go from 150 to 180mm at the same time.
    I nearly got the 200 and reduce the travel but worked out the 1mm I should have spare on the insertion was too close to call.
    Turns out it would have fitted.

  • @The_RC_Dude
    @The_RC_Dude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We should all start keeping an eye out for cheap, broken MTB parts (from name brands) for sale for Evan, I bet he can fix them all!

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha please do! I love doing that content and don't want to do only bike upgrades. Thanks Isaac!!

  • @T800-p7p
    @T800-p7p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    try it evan!. 80 dollars may be worth. just try it and hope it will fix the issue

  • @jonesy1000
    @jonesy1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I just did a full rebleed on my Reverb, and it still has the sag. Guess this is what it needs. I think I'm calling it quits and switching to a cable actuated dropper

  • @BOOSTEDDUDE
    @BOOSTEDDUDE ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I had no idea this cost over $500. That's some hard core maintenance you tried. I'm having the same issue with my Fox Factory Transfer 125mm not coming all the way up. I haven't been very impressed with it. It came on my high end Pivot bike. The shop I bought it from took it off this past weekend to be sent in for warranty. Hopefully I'll be all set in a few weeks.

  • @gr8fulride
    @gr8fulride 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my bike came with a rock shock reverb stealth. first crash, it broke so I let lbs fix it. a month later I lifted the bike by the seat, and it no longer functions. I put in a pnw dropper, and the stealth is on the shelf. i got the bleed kit, but not even the slightest bit interested in hydraulic actuated toys that break a lot. . I've had good luck with all my cheap droppers, and kind of have to do more maintenance on the higher dollar ones

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha dang isn't that weird? I'm not sure if there are other hydraulic actuated droppers, but maybe it's just not meant to be. I also have a PNW and have never serviced it and no problems lol! Glad to hear we had similar issues. You could probably sell that dropper with kit for $100!

  • @reidconti
    @reidconti 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Follow the RockShox C1 "vent" procedure if you have a C1. There's a video from Rockshox on this, but they don't tell you what parts actuate the venting if you don't have their tool. The secret (if you don't have their stupid plastic tool) is to use an undersized (eg, 8mm) socket on a ratchet, and use THAT to actuate the vent position. Don't take the valve cap off. You'll be pressing down on the cap itself relative to the seatpost (but you don't want to put pressure into post itself when trying to actuate the vent position -- push down with ratchet, pull up with fingers on the seatpost flange thing).
    If for whatever reason you want to remove the cap to add air, use a 9mm. Spec is 300psi; mine had 200psi and works fine so i'm not touching it.
    Mine started sagging with 350 miles on it so I suspect it'll get crappy again soon. But for now it's rideable.

  • @joelod.4763
    @joelod.4763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had the mid travel stop on my reverb that's brand new and it was just because my seat post collar was too tight, try loosening that.

  • @chaselovell4456
    @chaselovell4456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to bleed it again and try to pull a better vacuum. Also make sure you “slow it down”. To the right of the bleed port on the lever. Slow it down when bleeding and then speed it back up once you are finished.

    • @KODAKMOMNT
      @KODAKMOMNT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you guys get a little squish overall or rock solid?

  • @derhererdt
    @derhererdt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had similar issues with my specialized comand dropper, not sure if the issue is the same as yours but spray some silicone spray on the stanchion and cycle it through a few times, should "lube" everything up.
    always enjoying your videos

  • @cheskybaba4864
    @cheskybaba4864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you have sag - a bleed or basic service kit is no good - it needs a complete rebuild - one of the o-rings (or IFP) is crap and you'll never know which, so you replace them all. The key is the bleed in the seat post itself - removal of excess fluid after you fill it up flush. It's worth it - they cost enough. Honestly, RS needs to do away with their tech and go cartridge style/cable actuated - but they have an ego and refuse to give up - besides they make a fortune on service kits.

  • @antigravity19
    @antigravity19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You may have just saved me some cash. I almost picked one up for the same project. I thought they had “solved” this issue with the vent. Had a LEV do this 6 years ago. But good luck with my other 2 levs now that I don’t pull on the seat.

  • @tustain5179
    @tustain5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video!
    I would stick with the reverb and do the 600 hour service- it would make a great video and mean you have the skills and tools to do it again when needed!

  • @mattwillems5158
    @mattwillems5158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, thanks for making this. These things bring nothing but nightmares... They really need to improve the performance on these things. I have the reverb sag too and have to use my vent valve nearly every time I ride. If anyone has tips for me, please let me know.

  • @mrteddybear3122
    @mrteddybear3122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If sag is not fixed by vent valve, then it's time for a rebuild because the IFP has been displaced too many times. RockShox hints towards around 5 uses before it won't have any effect. On C1 Reverbs, that can mean your IFP being stuck at the very top/head of the post. 600hr rebuild was the better plan.

    • @HarveyJohnWillmott
      @HarveyJohnWillmott 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you supposed to let air out of the vent valve then? I thought that was for pumping it up?

  • @larryisaak6431
    @larryisaak6431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Haven't watched yet(I'm at work). But I know it will be another absolute banger!

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the early comment!!

  • @jayelem5518
    @jayelem5518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try to rotate the seat clamp. I also experienced it on my reverb, that not extending thing, and I also tried everything then finaly tried to rotate the seat clamp that the lock or bolt is on the right side and it works.

  • @iffy_too4289
    @iffy_too4289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the dropper that came on my bike. perfect length, works a treat every time. Even a nice clunk at the end of the stroke (Not as nice as a Fox clunk though, but my wallet takes priority over my sense of aural aesthetic). Ohh.. its a Merida Expert TR dropper which i think is a rebrand of another well know one.
    You also inspired me to service mine while im waiting for my new chain to arrive in the post.

  • @phil_dubss8335
    @phil_dubss8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and absolutely love them. I’m looking into getting a nucleus or mythique like you did as they look like brilliant deals for the money.
    Sending some positive vibes from the uk

  • @the-mighty-taco
    @the-mighty-taco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reverb posts are sensitive to seat post clamp pressure and will fail to go up all the way if overtightened. Lightly tighten it in your frame and that should resolve the issue. Encountered the same thing with my reverb.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha the Reverb has been so touchy over the years 😂 I'll try it out. I've rode with it a couple of times now and it feels great to be honest

  • @matthornton44
    @matthornton44 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cable tie around the brass pins for reassembly.

  • @pineappleriding9142
    @pineappleriding9142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video I may get a dropper I have internal routing any cheap dropper recommendations

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's tough because a lot of droppers at out of stock. I'd search for a used one on Pinkbike

    • @pineappleriding9142
      @pineappleriding9142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok thanks

  • @heyg7819
    @heyg7819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Preaching to the choir here, but these droppers are never without an issue. The hydraulics alone is one reason I have never even considered one. I had the OneUp V1 and it wasn't without issue either. I have Bontrager that came with my new Fuel and haven't had enough time in the saddle to critique it, but will most likely keep it until it becomes an issue and then probably back to OneUp.

  • @silviu4365
    @silviu4365 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a older version.. with the "pump" lever. It doesn't go up anymore/ it does but slowly and not every time. No bike service wants to work on it because it is complicated and even if they fix it it will break again.

  • @RCKING1
    @RCKING1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My oneup post had this issue but I never fixed it because my bike was too small and it was a different diameter to my new one. I have a 200mm version of your post now and it’s been great. I’ve used it for almost 8000 km so many hours. Somehow the stock build lasted super long, as soon as I felt some stiction I rebuilt it all and it’s still going great. Definitely recommend smacking it full of grease.

  • @theshonen8899
    @theshonen8899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe you added too much grease to the stanchion, and you probably also want to use a lighter weight grease like white lithium. I've made the same mistake with my reverb and it stuck in the middle. It ended up resolving itself after a few rides anyways.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha my sag is worse than when I freshly serviced it. Luckily I don't mind some squish, people pay big money for suspension seat posts

  • @AORNova
    @AORNova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dump the Reverb. Over time the lever pistons will fail, the c clip and bottom bits of the post will rust and fatigue, and eventually the "600" hour rebuild will be commonplace once the seals begin to fail. Spend the cash on a reliable cable actuated dropper like a used PNW or Oneup. They have short as heck insertion that will let you run insane drop. Most frames with kinks in the seat tube are a pain to source short post insertion. Plus, the PNWs allow for passive travel adjustment, which is handy for frame-to-frame swappage.
    (Heck, even a 85$ KS Exaform dropper has shorter insertion than a Reverb.)

    • @nebnollock5198
      @nebnollock5198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brand X Ascend is surprisingly good, really easy to service here in the UK as all of the parts are easy to get as the company is owned by wiggle/chain reaction
      Only downside is its insertion depth 🤷
      Two of my riding mates have reverbs and both have the sag problem and one you literally have to jump on with all your weight to get it to compress

    • @AORNova
      @AORNova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nebnollock5198 Was doing a full service of a customers Reverb at the shop and the c clip was so rusted it failed and the post had shot down into the seat tube of his 5010CC. Entire post was toast, seals destroyed from the explosion
      Used 2 Brand X Ascend 2's, and I have to agree they are bulletproof and insane value. Their insertion lengths are... average I guess. But I like the value and the generic air cartridge that you can swap it out if you really wanted to after 2 years

    • @hansonwang2121
      @hansonwang2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. I had a 150mm TransX post, worked fine but there was no way to service it. After it broke I got a 180mm OneUp post, the insertion is shorter than the 150mm and it is so amazingly smooth. Can't see myself using anything else.

    • @AORNova
      @AORNova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hansonwang2121
      Transx droppers have an unreliable cartridge somehow. But the worst bit is they have a short actuator arm for the cable at the base of the post. Makes lever push/actuation very stiff even with a Wolftooth or aftermarket lever. It hurt my thumb when I had it on my old Siskiu.

    • @nebnollock5198
      @nebnollock5198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AORNova much smoother than my ks lev on my hardtail tbh which is twice as expensive

  • @roansactionsports
    @roansactionsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I. Exited to see what bike you get!

  • @Mk3Lew
    @Mk3Lew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve seen this issue on so many reverb posts. Got one in the shop right now that I am sending back to SRAM under warranty 🤦🏼‍♂️ You couldn’t pay me enough to run a reverb post on my bike, or SRAM brakes for that matter due to their lever piston seal issues. In my experience, SRAM stands for “Seriously Rad At Marketing” (just not so good at build quality) 😂

  • @ashercrump4384
    @ashercrump4384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When this happened to mine I full on cut the cable, ripped it through the frame, and bought a PNW Loam Dropper.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahhaha I know that kind of frustration! But dude hydraulic fluid probably went everywhere!!! Lmao!!

    • @ashercrump4384
      @ashercrump4384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EvansMTBSaga oh you best believe it did. Also didn’t care because I was done with the reverb probs.

  • @DiegoMartinez-oi8sw
    @DiegoMartinez-oi8sw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm here thanks to the channel (For ever MTB)

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the new sub! He's a great guy

  • @nickgustafson9064
    @nickgustafson9064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    +1 on universal cycles. No one in the world had a gx eagle chain it seemed. They showed a bunch,Which warehouse and it shipped next day.

  • @alexvalentine1063
    @alexvalentine1063 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing. I've got same issue. you convinced me its for a new one for me.

  • @Rawkus919
    @Rawkus919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool.
    But this v's a Brand X dropper?

  • @BigPaco213
    @BigPaco213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i got a fox transfer post off eBay for 150$ works like a charm! damn sorry you had to go through this

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dang I would love a Kashima dropper!!!!! Now I will keep a look out

  • @Iseekoutthetrails
    @Iseekoutthetrails 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    get you a pair of vise grips. I am learning from every video I watch. I Started Riding Mountain Bikes This year January 1 2021.

  • @emc2868
    @emc2868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Friend from For Ever Mtb you just won a new subscriber.
    In good for those great gifts, may your friend channel continue to grow.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the new sub! He's a great guy and been around since the start

  • @elliotyamamoto38
    @elliotyamamoto38 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have had two reverbs which never worked fully after many services. I actively avoid them 😆

  • @al1843
    @al1843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Evan - what is that crescent wrench adapter you used on your torque wrench?

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they are called crowsfeet. Not sure the brand though

  • @jcvdphoenix1987
    @jcvdphoenix1987 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video i had the same problem oil in the air chamber but i'll service it again and i know now the problem , because the oil cap wasn't sealed enough i think 😉

  • @zacsforzato2224
    @zacsforzato2224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how tall are u. because i was looking for a 125mm dropper and i wanted to see if ur in the same height area as i am so i could see if i needed. more travel

  • @eugene44569
    @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ehat did you do with the crank bros dropper on the ardor. Did you give it to your brother. Maybe send it to the captain if he wants it. You also said that was 125 mm and the ardor is a 17 inch frame so that bike was small for yoh

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup that went to my brother! He's a few inches shorter than me (5'5") so it fit him well

    • @eugene44569
      @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga same height as tick. That 17 inch frame would be perfect for him.

  • @liamforlong4089
    @liamforlong4089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should have got a one up dropper the cheap with heaps of travel, and work awesome

  • @eugene44569
    @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evan I'm going to phoenix and vegad how do I withstand the desert heat. We do have hot 95 degree days here in ny but not often. I doubt I can handle 115 degree weather with a lot of sun

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha nice Eugene what are you coming here for? As for the heat, I just try to avoid it and do what I need early in the morning or at night

    • @eugene44569
      @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga cool

    • @eugene44569
      @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga im going hiking and also to eat tacos and in and out lmao

    • @eugene44569
      @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga yea thats what we are planning on doing.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's cool man. Some great spots in Phoenix and Vegas. Taco Guild in Phoenix has great tacos and a cool building

  • @eugene44569
    @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a comment you made on your walrus account (the one called evan steinberg) that the mythique was small for you. Now that you got a longer travel dropper does it fit you better. Also I would not recommend sizing up to a large since Jared said vitus mythique runs big. But maybe thats the 29 version. Also ur brother is the same height as tick

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh This is Eugene Krabs. You changed your profile name and picture!

  • @pumpkin8680
    @pumpkin8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you should get the 600 hour service kit, can also make another great video on it!

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha now you know the thinking behind making a TH-cam videos!

    • @pumpkin8680
      @pumpkin8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga yeah haha, would be sick once’s fixed too!

  • @shannongrim7212
    @shannongrim7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u have and extra dp dropper post for and axum

  • @krzysiu4003
    @krzysiu4003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how you managed to cure the sag without the full service. I’ve heard of temporary fixes where you compress it turn it upside down and extend it. The oil coming out of the air chamber is most likely from air and oil mixing as it gets past the IFP. The oil got into the air chamber then you released some of that oil which means the air chamber is now bigger than it should be. The IFP will be sitting in a different position which might be why it doesn’t fully return. I’m just guessing here btw.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right. I agree about the air in the oil chamber. If I shake the dropper, I can hear the fluid slush around 😩 haha

    • @krzysiu4003
      @krzysiu4003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga ah ok, so there must be still air in the oil side. But there is no sagging air spring effect. I had a reverb and after seeing how intimidating the service was I was very careful to not lift my bike by the saddle when compressed, easy to forget though. Think I had the b1 version. It stayed reliable in the short time I owned it.

  • @pierceskidmore9806
    @pierceskidmore9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I stick to cable actuated, so much easier to deal with!

  • @magicunicorn6535
    @magicunicorn6535 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better option: PNW Loam dropper post. Love mine.

  • @Detour917
    @Detour917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this exact same thing happened to me and the problem was i use the wrong grease and to much grease

  • @MTBAlex
    @MTBAlex 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, getting hands dirty is always good.
    Idk, I say don't spend then $80 yet, try it on the new bike coming 1st

  • @rusutudorrr
    @rusutudorrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So here's the thing.. according to Park Tool, you don't fix the sag.. you just NEVER pull up on the seatpost, at all costs. You grab your bike bike the frame and that's it.
    I bought a B1 for my little bro and fixed the sag, but as soon as you get into the habit of grabbing the bike by the seatpost, that's that, it lasts a while but then it gets the sag again.
    Also, about the post not going back up :) Make sure your while foam bushings are clean and you get a satisfactory amount of good silicone grease on the shaft, the post should perform fine for at least sooome time.
    Cheers for everything and everyone have a nice one ;)

  • @mtbboy1993
    @mtbboy1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not a fan of kinked seat tube due to shorter insertion depth.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dawson all frames these days should have a ad traight seat tube likje my Nicolai/Geometron G1. I have 185mm drop and can fit 200 if I want to, I don't really need that, but I have a rear light down there anyway. But this is great. Different suspension design, but still you can have same suspension design as brands do yet have straight seat tube but then they would have to weld in an extra part the rocker link goes on to, but treet could redesign the bikes to make more sense.
      There is no reason to have a kink Ed seat tube. Modern vikjes sjokk uld have long enough reach, steep seat tube angle, straight steerer, low standover height, slack head angle chainstay that grows with the size, for same balance point on each size.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dawson some bikes have a really bad case of this, also in smaller sizes this is more of an issue as the seat tube is shorter.
      I k now one of the reasons some bikes have kinked seat tube is to fit huge wheels, and still have super short chainstay. But really in most cases it does not make any sense.

  • @Manwichman
    @Manwichman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, rub a q tip of dumonde freehub oil and lube the lower seal, it'll pop

  • @mattiasvanoverbeke1831
    @mattiasvanoverbeke1831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have gotten a cable actuated dropper

  • @jamesmaginnis5313
    @jamesmaginnis5313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do u get such good deals.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just scouring the internet every day pretty much!

  • @ridesouls2830
    @ridesouls2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe after some uses the dropper post will loosen up

  • @orestisvas7277
    @orestisvas7277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    why no cable dropper?

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just wanted to try out the hydraulic activated dropper. Really didn't make a difference and I'm going back to cable.

    • @orestisvas7277
      @orestisvas7277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga Ok fair enough

  • @T800-p7p
    @T800-p7p 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    is that new bike is vitus sentier ???

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope it's my same ol Mythique

    • @T800-p7p
      @T800-p7p 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga im talking this evan 7:39

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh sorry I didn't understand. It's not a Vitus at all! I'm venturing out. I will probably make a community post on August 10th and then a video after a few more weeks.

    • @T800-p7p
      @T800-p7p 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga im so stoked to see that bike ! it will be a big surprise

  • @andrewsteavpack9079
    @andrewsteavpack9079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly I think you’re better off just getting a different post, these are so notoriously unreliable that you’ll just end up doing the same thing shortly, I’m shocked they have rebuild kits for specific intervals similar to suspension despite them failing well before those intervals all the time.

  • @Jonathan-li2iz
    @Jonathan-li2iz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10k by the end of the year????

  • @justsomeone9876
    @justsomeone9876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would suggest that you keep it for the next build and maybe buy the 600 hour kit cause more video's means more views hahaha

  • @catg9196
    @catg9196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They still make those?

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh definitely. I don't think rockshox would stop

  • @camperhonsa8633
    @camperhonsa8633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should’ve just went with a one up dropper and saved yourself the clearance issue as well as the problems with reliability😅

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha oh man I've definitely heard that from a few people. I might sell this Reverb and do just that. Thanks!

  • @bryanha79
    @bryanha79 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not just use the vent valve?

  • @eholm522
    @eholm522 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keeps saying rebuild, but only did the equivalent of a lower leg service. "bUt wHy WouLd SraM dO ThIs".
    It doesn't go up all the way cause your seatclamp is too tight.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh well, old video. check out my newer stuff, I've learned a lot since

  • @eugene44569
    @eugene44569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:10 mythic looks way to small for you. I think you got a size small by accident

  • @Oregonfreerider
    @Oregonfreerider 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video!!

  • @thiagodeconto
    @thiagodeconto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just need to but some orings, IFP and fluid.

  • @DAZLIN6
    @DAZLIN6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is why I don't bother with a dropper, but then I ride mostly XC

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also ride mainly XC and have been curious what it's like to ride with no dropper. Is your seat in the highest position optimized for pedaling?

    • @DAZLIN6
      @DAZLIN6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EvansMTBSaga yes it is, I can see the benefits of a dropper but I already spend all my time either riding or fixing my bikes.....can't add another component to the list of potential issues...

    • @nebnollock5198
      @nebnollock5198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DAZLIN6 most dropper posts are super reliable but the rockshox is an exception as they went with hydraulic actuation to be "different"

  • @JimRunarHansen
    @JimRunarHansen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can probably just pump the reverb up to like 3000 psi, and then its fixed. Jk, just pump it up a bit more.

    • @vinylholicsanonymous3871
      @vinylholicsanonymous3871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did this to mine and it made a huge difference.
      The problem is I have to take it out and do it every couple of weeks.

    • @JimRunarHansen
      @JimRunarHansen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vinylholicsanonymous3871 but hey, better than spending money on a full rebuild or a new dropper ;)

  • @S.Minkii
    @S.Minkii 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a bit late but try loosening up the collar a bit lmao

  • @sudouestgarage1272
    @sudouestgarage1272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Butter suspension, reverb rebuild :
    th-cam.com/video/6wAxwsiOiDM/w-d-xo.html

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately not the C1 model

    • @sudouestgarage1272
      @sudouestgarage1272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga
      Sorry it didn’t helped you.
      Maybe he can help you solve your problem…

  • @GokkunGuru
    @GokkunGuru 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hydraulic dropper. Wow

  • @JaredRMorgan
    @JaredRMorgan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to fix reverb: throw it in the trash. 😂
    I had one…worst post I’ve ever come across.

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I definitely thought about that a few times with this video. The concept is definitely cool. May have to get a OneUp like you!

  • @bryden_smith
    @bryden_smith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason it’s stoping is bc the clamp is to tight

    • @EvansMTBSaga
      @EvansMTBSaga  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been hearing that a lot! I ended up selling it and the guy got it working haha

    • @bryden_smith
      @bryden_smith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvansMTBSaga that’s what I had to do with mine

  • @tinshield
    @tinshield 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Droppers have to be one of the most troublesome products ever introduced to mountain biking

  • @w1llatkinson
    @w1llatkinson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you could just buy a new one?

  • @marcuso68
    @marcuso68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW that first minute or so was hard to watch. Improper usage of tools, poor clamping procedures,,, ALL of it!

  • @sqlim85
    @sqlim85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good vid, but this dropper is a west of time and money. Even if you'd get it for free. I also have a bikeyoke reverb and it is insanely simple and reliable.