Trek 7500 Shock Maintanance
09-22-19, 02:18 PM
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Trek 7500 Shock Maintanance
I just purchased a relatively unridden 7500 as my first "real" bike.
I got the basics like replacing the old flat tubes, cleaning/lubing the chain, tightening any loose bolts/nuts, and tuning the gears correctly.
The last thing I think that I need to do is clean the shocks. My research shows that they are "RST TR-Free SL". I am having trouble finding any manual on these shocks. I know maintenance/assembly is probably not completely model specific, but I don't even know if they are air, spring or what? I would appreciate if anyone can link to a DIY video (or article!) that would apply to these.
Am I missing any other thing to check/replace?
Thanks guys
I got the basics like replacing the old flat tubes, cleaning/lubing the chain, tightening any loose bolts/nuts, and tuning the gears correctly.
The last thing I think that I need to do is clean the shocks. My research shows that they are "RST TR-Free SL". I am having trouble finding any manual on these shocks. I know maintenance/assembly is probably not completely model specific, but I don't even know if they are air, spring or what? I would appreciate if anyone can link to a DIY video (or article!) that would apply to these.
Am I missing any other thing to check/replace?
Thanks guys
09-23-19, 07:00 AM
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Not sure if this is exactly what you have but it might be a start. I searched for "RST TR-Free SL" and came up with several videos by RJ the bike guy. Check to see if any of those come close to what you have.
09-23-19, 02:17 PM
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Any recommendations on what grease to use. I have read about Slickoleum but thats like $30 for a small tub, which I am not willing to spend right now. Are there any less expensive decent greases to use, as I don't want to make too big of an investment until I know that biking will be a long term thing? (I've read Lucas Marine Grease can be used in the forks).
