[Kopiklokoli]

I have a 2004 gemini DH and i have been having serious problems with the shock. It tops out badly, I ended up getting my current shock fixed once, and that stopped the problem for a few months, when it started happening again i got fed up with the shock and bought a new one. About 5 minutes ago i put the new shock on, and its doing the same thing, im at a loss, i have no idea whats going on. Does anyone know, or could anyone suggest a shop in the bay area that knows cannondales well and could help me.
thanks
-ben

 

[macko]

I hate to do this, really I do, but you'd have better luck asking this question in the Cannondale-specifc forum over at http://www.mtbr.com

There just aren't that many of us fat-tubed junkies here on RM.

 

[dhbuilder]

cannondales need all the help they can get.

the problem is with the shock. not the bike.(the bike has issues all it's own. but that's another story.)

 

[Kopiklokoli]

I hate to do this, really I do, but you'd have better luck asking this question in the Cannondale-specifc forum over at http://www.mtbr.com

There just aren't that many of us fat-tubed junkies here on RM.

I wasent even aware of that forum, ill check it out, thanks.

 

[Zman]

yeah that is entirely the shock, not the bikes. what shock is it?

 

[MikeD]

Well, if your frame is out of alignment, it could be causing recurring damage to the shock over time. Still, my bet's on it being a shock issue. If the 2004 Gemini DH has the 9.5x3 shock over 7" travel, it's got a very low leverage ratio, too, which means it's pretty easy on the shock.

What shock was stock, and what shock did you buy?

 

[cannondalejunky]

I hate to do this, really I do, but you'd have better luck asking this question in the Cannondale-specifc forum over at http://www.mtbr.com

There just aren't that many of us fat-tubed junkies here on RM.

:nuts:

 

[Changleen]

Cannondale help:

1) Don't but a Cannondale
2) If for some reason you happen to find yourself the owner of a Cannondale, find a rich idiot poser and sell it to him, then buys real bike.

 

[tequiladougrox]

if it is a fifth element, it usually takes them a few tries to repair the situation.. They seem to have a problem with air in the damper unit.

 

[MikeD]

poser

Which is defined exactly how...? As someone who cares more about the image of someone's bike rather than how they're riding it...?

 

[Kopiklokoli]

Well, if your frame is out of alignment, it could be causing recurring damage to the shock over time. Still, my bet's on it being a shock issue. If the 2004 Gemini DH has the 9.5x3 shock over 7" travel, it's got a very low leverage ratio, too, which means it's pretty easy on the shock.

What shock was stock, and what shock did you buy?

HAHAHA, I bought the frame from you remember?
The shock it came with had this problem (6way swinger) and i had it rebuilt which fixed the problem for a few months, when it happend again i decided to buy another shock, which I did, (another 6way) and its doing the same thing, I really home the frame is not messed up.

 

[MikeD]

Oh, sorry to hear that...

The Swingers do have a rep for breaking down...mine hasn't (on the Gemini I bought to replace the one I sold to you), but I've honestly ridden it 3 times altogether, so it hasn't had much of a chance. (Just haven't DH'd since I got a new job and started moving all over the place.)

Most people who have the Fox on the frame seem really happy with it...I was going to try one if the Manitou gave me ****. I'm surprised you bought a second Swinger instead of trying to have Manitou work it out. Anyhow, hope you can get her running...sucks to hear...

MD

 

[Zman]

f it is a swinger make sure to have enough air pressure in the SPV chamber or it will top out liek a mother.....

 

[The Kadvang]

ben the problem is that you are gay. obviously the gemini was not ment for your style of brokebacking

 

[Kopiklokoli]

ben the problem is that you are gay. obviously the gemini was not ment for your style of brokebacking

You wanna race? Yeah thats what i thought, shut up.

 

[Kopiklokoli]

well i just got back to the bike and now that i had left it for a while i noticed oil leaking out of the shock, so its blown. I'm sure the guy i bought it from wont be interested in taking it back, i guess thats the problem with buying from people on these sites.

 

[macko]

Ouch, sorry to hear that. That's the problem with buying anything used. At least you should have already been under the assumption that you were going to need a different shock to remedy the problem, anyhow.

I am surprised to hear that it wasn't because you bought a sh*tty, fake, poseur bike, though.

 

[MikeD]

the guy i bought it from wont be interested in taking it back, i guess thats the problem with buying from people on these sites.

No, I'm not. Should I be?

MD