2001 Cannondale Jekyll-anyone rebuild one?
06-19-23, 12:13 AM
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2001 Cannondale Jekyll-anyone rebuild one?
I got an older cannondale jekyll that needs headshok and fox float suspension work. Of course the rest is in great condition.
Has anyone done one of these? Recommendations for substitutions?
I'd rather rebuild than strip and scrap it as long as there's a reasonable way to do it.
Thanks
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I got an older cannondale jekyll that needs headshok and fox float suspension work. Of course the rest is in great condition.
Has anyone done one of these? Recommendations for substitutions?
I'd rather rebuild than strip and scrap it as long as there's a reasonable way to do it.
Thanks
the Rear Fox Shock is very rebuildable.
alternatives involve cash and.. yep..More Research on your part.
here''s a tip: RockShox sells a fork MEANT as a replacement for Headshocks...and there's a nifty Headset made Expressly for such conversions... How do i know of this fork? I own one... a RockShox Recon... rather light, and fun to ride!
AND, with a bit more search engine time, you may run across an Adapter Headset that allows use of the Far more common 1 1/8" steerer Forks in that 1.5" hole in your frame....too.... pretty sure i've seen a Taper Steerer headset kit for headshock replacement too...
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06-19-23, 07:44 PM
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WOW. Can't think of a time I've ever had such a snotty reply on a forum. FYI -asking questions is part of doing research
The prices I got thus far for straight rebuilds make it prohibitive so that's why I was looking for different options
The prices I got thus far for straight rebuilds make it prohibitive so that's why I was looking for different options
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It seems that these days asking others for answers subs for actual research. Sure there's an overlap but when those others don't offer up what's lest to do but the homework yourself. It also seems to me that maddog34 gave some good help, just the same. Andy (who has had his own days where answering questions seems like giving away the store)
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Personally, I'd suggest that you take The Bike To a Good Shop and have them do it. Cannondale loves to build things that need special tools or some serious skills to deal with.. and, as i alluded to earlier.. SOME HeadShocks are Not Consumer Rebuildable.
sorry... just being real... now get busy and look up things anyone can look up, then decide if You and Your selection of Tools is up to the task. Are you up to it?
No?
Then Go to a Shop and have THEM do it.... or part it out... or sell it on, as-is, since bikes that need work are worth more than the pile of parts that need rebuilt or replaced. when all is said and done.
heck.. you may find that all you needed to do to the HeadShock is air it up correctly.. they tend to be fairly bullet proof... Cross your fingers and toes!
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OMG! I have a 2002 Jekyll 500 I bought used............very used. Mine is flat black. I never had a problem with the Headshok. The Fox rear shock went south soon after I bought it. It was totally shot and I had to replace it.
TBH, I really fail to see what anyone wrote here that could be perceived as "snooty".
TBH, I really fail to see what anyone wrote here that could be perceived as "snooty".
