Are SR-SunTour forks good?
The higher-level Suntour forks and shocks are very good. Don’t judge them by the bottom budget forks. I’d actually put them up there with Fox and RS on quality.
How do I identify a SR-SunTour fork?
If your fork is from China you can identify your fork as follows: On the left side of the lower you should find a sticker. This is for model identification. The needled number on the crown is for production date identification.
Who owns SunTour?
In 1988 the SunTour name was purchased and revived by Sakae Ringyo Company, (now owned by Mori Industries Inc.) with a capital investment of 45,000,000 NT$ in Tokyo, Japan, thus becoming SR-SunTour. The new SR-SunTour parts are not compatible with the original SunTour parts.
What are SunTour forks made of?
Forks are made from a combination of materials. Lowers can be made from magnesium or aluminum. Stanchions, crowns and steerer tubes are either a>luminum or chromoly. Coil sprung forks use either steel or titanium springs.
How do you lock a SR Suntour fork?
Press the „Remote lock lever“ on the handlebar to lock the fork. Press the button below that to release the lock. Turn the „Speed lock-out“ lever by 90° clockwise to lock the fork.
What happened to SunTour?
In 1988 the SunTour name was purchased and revived by Sakae Ringyo Company, (now owned by Mori Industries Inc.)
Is SunTour still in business?
SunTour’s Japanese factories closed and company president Junzo Kawai, who had been instrumental in his family’s business since joining it as a 25-year-old in 1946, was out of a job. The name survives in Taiwan-based SR-SunTour, which specialises in suspension forks, chainrings and e-bike motors.
How do I clean and lubricate my SR SunTour Forks?
All SR SUNTOUR forks are lubricated from our factory using proprietary grease. This grease can break down over time and have an oil-like appearance. It should be wiped away from the stanchion tubes with a clean, dry rag. Over the course of time, new grease should be applied at 50 hours of use or sooner.
What is the warranty on SR SunTour products?
SR SUNTOUR, INC. (“WARRANTOR”) warrants that each SR SUNTOUR PRODUCT will be free from defects in material and workmanship from SIX (6) months to TWENTY FOUR (24) months (please refer to the warranty for details) from the date of the first retail purchase of the PRODUCT. The Limited Warranty is referred to herein as “the Limited Warranty.”
How much sag should be on a fork?
Generally speaking, forks that have less than 120mm of travel should strive for a 15–20% sag adjustment. Suspension forks with more than 120mm of travel should be set at 25–30% sag. What is the meaning of the word hesc? HESC means “Human Electro Synergy Components”. What is the battery charging time?