BROKEN Rockshox Monarch Plus RC3 Rebuild 100 Hour Service

Keep your eyes open for super deals on parts like this guys! Rockshox Monarch Plus RC3 shock from eBay purchased for $75, but it's listed as broken and for parts only! Can I rebuild this and make it work??
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[@DAZLIN6]

I love the budget focus of this channel. So many mtb you tubers seem to have a bottomless pit of cash to spend on their bikes.

[@Lyrik8805]

This comment didn't age well.... 😂

[@desperate05]

Definitely hasn't aged well 😂

[@bikealllife5132]

He buys new bikes weekly now

[@TobiasMakesShorts]

3:21 The way he put it in and out and in again, its like me when the microwave aint workin

[@noobmountainbikesdesert8128]

I like that you mentioned your rebuild time this video. Your videos help me think that I can work on my own stuff, when the time comes.

[@TheJanope13]

Just so you know mate, crows foot on torque wrenches need to be perpindicular to the handle not inline for accurate tightening. This is because torque is a force X distance and having the crows foot in any other orientation adds distance effectively adding torque.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Good tip! Off camera I tried it in several orientations and thought it was quite amusing. I will keep that in mind for next time.

[@shawnsee2688]

I was gonna mention this. But you can Google the math formula.

[@TheJanope13]

@@shawnsee2688 no need for google. Simple algebra to solve for ratio

[@davelittlewood195]

I was just about to say turn the crow's foot 90!!

[@MiddleAgedMike]

The difference on a crows foot is minimal. A long dog bone can make a significant difference. Low torques on short crows foot isn’t worth worrying about. But you are technically correct.

[@kevinneimeyer9514]

Nice! I did something very similar and I’ve also been calling it a VRX+! Haha! I bought a 2020 Vitus Mythique last summer and because of availability (and budget) I went with the VR. The first thing I did was add a OneUp Dropper post. Next I went after the suspension. The X-Fusion stuff is ok but it’s definitely budget grade. I saved up and put a new 150mm Z2 on it and a used 140mm Rockshox Monarch RT, that I also had to rebuild. I upgraded the front rotor to a 203 a month or so ago and soon I’ll replace the brakes themselves. For now though, this thing rides like a dream!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Dang our bikes are pretty much the same! Glad we have the same tastes man!!

[@franbelta1533]

Great vid, I like the used market, some places don’t have a good used market I understand that but if you do it’s the best way to get high quality top notch parts for budget less quality new parts

[@jaysonbackes9279]

I know this is an old post but, if you use Crow's feet with a torque wrench you have to put it at 90° to the torque wrench. Otherwise, you are adding leverage and increasing the amount of torque compared to what the torque wrench is reading.

[@huntstyle]

Just ordered this shock as an upgrade to my standard Monarch, which.... I've never serviced! I did have a bike shop service it once, like 3 or 4 years ago. It definitely needs it. I need to be sure to do these things in the winter, because right now all I wanna do is ride!

[@lucasbright3331]

Dude I subbed at like 104 subs and it’s crazy how much your video quality has gone up and how comfortable you have gotten on camera keep shreddin dude epic videos!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah jah!! I appreciate that. I put a lot of work into the behind the scenes stuff so it really is great to hear compliments like yours!

[@shrenucutie]

Same I was with you from the first video

[@shrenucutie]

Your videos have quality as good as a channel with 1 mil subs I deserve it

[@nbaclipz5699]

Same

[@AndreiFinskiGPlus]

supercool videos. going to go through this monarch excercise myself pretty soon

[@Sitsolitary]

Hey mate nice video, best way to learn is defs just pulling it apart ! Just so you know with a torque wrench if your using a crows foot or extension you have to have it at a 90 degree angle not straight or else it changes the length thereby the torque will be wrong.. in your case of having it straight the torque will be higher than the dial indicates..

[@anttiharing]

Really nice job at doing the service by yourself! Ps, the torque for the sealhead is not 40Nm, it's 28Nm.

[@mediasucks]

Hey man, VRX+ is yesterday. Take a leaf out of SRAM's book and call it the VRX Super Ultimate Fantastic.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I have some SRAM stuff to put on my bike and I was going to say something cheesy like that 😂😂😂

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Well done! I LOVE your content and your style. I hope you continue to do this. Most other channels have so much editing, memes, random jokes or whatever that don't fit in. Your videos are a work of art. Right down to the point, well presented, videography is great, everything you say is on topic. Yet, you still have a ton of personality/character coming through. Really amazing stuff, and I hope your subscriber heads skyward. Oh, and I'd love to see that video testing the shock. By the way, out of curiosity, what's the heatsink looking thing in your bottle cage??

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks for the major compliments! Definitely nice to hear some reinforcements for the hard work I put in. I appreciate it. As for the water bottle cage, it's a multi tool in the cage. I made a video about it a week ago. I wish it was a cool heat sync!

[@NeutralGenericUser]

@@EvansMTBSaga Cool thank you so much for the answer! I’m actually in the process of binging your videos since I subscribed a week or so ago, so I’ll get to it. Really cool looking multitool. Thanks again for the effort you put into these videos! 🙏

[@MrJetsjones84]

I'm from the Zebulon NC area. I just order the same shock (got it for 279 new from pros closet so not as good as your deal put pretty good). I got it to upgrade the shock on my 2020 vrx. I just ordered so don't have it yet but I would love to talk to you more about how you like yours and set up and everything. I love my vitus. Had the 2020 vrx for a little over a year now and still rolling strong!

[@Iseekoutthetrails]

I like your attitude at trying to do things yourself. My Goal is to watch all your videos. I saw a guy use baby oil for his Hydraulic brakes and he ran it for 1 year like that.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I think that was Seth Bike Hacks. Thanks, it gets pretty scary to rip apart a shock like this and hope it works

[@mtbville]

Excellent video Evan 🤘🔥

[@dinglenutzog]

In Canada 🇨🇦. O rings in metric sizes are 20 bucks and you get a lot of sizes. Imperial sizes are available as well.

[@mw4518]

You are gonna have a KILLER trail bike when you are done with this build dude

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I have more parts to throw on 😂😭 gonna get real serious soon!

[@ImageLume]

Crows feet also have a torque multiplier if not used at 90 degrees so a NM setting on the wrench equates to a higher value because of the mechanical advantage of the crows foot.

[@cstavrou74]

Another great video Evan...I'm on the prowl for a Marzocchi bomber for my hardtail because of you....now going to help my son build Legos to practice up...

[@adrianszabelski8105]

Got a z2 on my hardtail works amazing although get some tokens and add 5 or 10 more psi then the set up guide says for a better feel

[@rider65]

Z1 is a fox performance 36. So that would be a great choice at a slightly lower price point. The Z2 is not a bad fork at all. Currently run Z1 on my main hardtail, & the Z2 on a piece of shit 2020 Roscoe 6 that I inherited. Completely transformed that trek. I'm running 2 tokens in the Z1 & 1 in the Z2. I'm #160 lbs.

[@downtoridemtb]

Man you and I are on the same wavelength. Got a new fork and shock for my Rift Zone 2 which will bring it slightly above the level of the Rift Zone 3. One was a brand new takeoff and one ridden only a few times and taken off. Just gotta find the time to install them. Great video as always.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I watched your fork conversion video! We are definitely on the same wave length. I'm trying to get a nice dropping post for $1 on ebay right now haha

[@downtoridemtb]

@@EvansMTBSaga ah yeah that’s my stock Recon. After doing all that I’m just going to replace it. Ha! At least if I ever get a cheap hardtail I’ll have a fork to put on it. Anyway good luck on that dropper!

[@mrfrogg46able]

excellent content and presentation

[@jonathanbedell7212]

Great video!

[@mikehub6664]

Oil free grease only in the air chamber is much better but requires more frequent greasing. Easy quick service with a smoother stroke and no mess in the can. (Oil and grease don’t mix and make a nasty mixture)

[@teslatacos9806]

The rockshox service manual recommends 28 nm on the seal head / air piston. That's probably why 40 nm felt like too much, good catch on that one though without breaking it. Nice vid

[@stayraddad4638]

Nice rebuild man . Too few people are wrenching on Their own ride !

[@mr_woop_cat5045]

Actually satisfying

[@TheCaptainsCog]

What a score!!! I need to service my 26 inch Fox forks but not sure I even want to make a video about it since it just adds an element of difficulty. I need to find someone who doesn't realize you have to pump up a 27.5 air fork!!!!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I like difficulty and challenges. Fork servicing was super easy and I think people enjoy seeing the work more than the riding.

[@TheCaptainsCog]

@@EvansMTBSaga yeah im realizing people would rather watch someone talk about a bike or work on it as opposed to ride it. Hence my Comp upgrade vid with 1.3k views and zero riding compared to a dig/ride vid with 70 views. I guess I gotta find that balance, but its hard cuz I just wanna ride and be outside. Keep doing what your doing man, you're going places my dude.

[@Michael-si3wi]

Hi Evan, I also have a Vitus Mythique and was wondering if it's worth upgrading to a higher quality rear shock. Did it make a significant difference to your bike and do you think it's worth the upgrade?

[@tonya9614]

Well done sir

[@Jonathan-li2iz]

I don’t need this info at all but for some reason it is really enjoyable

[@Dopeassbikevids]

Great video

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey Evan you should have....you could have....I would have....why don't you.... Funny how so many people will always know what you should have done, all while you are absolutely crushing it on growing your channel. We have a saying for this it is simply "welcome to KZbin"😂. Great job man! Please don't forget to wave as you blow bye us👋😂👍.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I feel like I get some great constructive comments *for the most part*. You guys gain way more subs monthly than me so maybe one day I'll see you in the 100k range 😊😁

[@dimimtb]

Any concern with hitting the frame if you've increased the travel? Any way to add more tokens to keep from bottoming? I'm not familiar with that shock.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

It's the same size shock as the VRX, so it was designed for this shock size (same frame as VRX). There are two different kinds of tokens to add, which I need to do with my fork also. The shock at complete bottom out doesnt contact the frame with was a relief. Its close though!

[@MiguelAngelo-us3wk]

@@EvansMTBSaga I have a size small frame of the vrs. Will this shock fit with out hitting the frame?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

@@MiguelAngelo-us3wk My shock is pretty close to touching, but it doesnt. I have no way of knowing for sure if the small frame would have clearance. The shock sizes are the same with all sizes though.

[@MiguelAngelo-us3wk]

Hi @@EvansMTBSaga Can you tell me the dimensions of the air can and piggy back? if the air can are 52 mm in diameter I have space on my small frame to mount this shock without touching the saddle tube. But I cannot find the dimensions of the piggy back reservoir. Can you provide me these measures like the diameter and the length?

[@jarolperez9513]

Great video my friend! You got a new subscriber :D My Rockshox Monarch Plus RC3 Is not working neither the rebound nor the 3 block positions, do you think this can fix it? Thanks, keep it up!

[@carlomagnotm]

I actually built a whole bike from used pinkbike used parts !! Couldn't be happier cuz I did almost anything from rebuild a fox RP23 even using a diy needle to fill the ifp reservoir to fix Hayes sticky lever problem in some 4piston hayes Ace ,current fork it's a 2009 Fox Float Fit 36 and the frame it's a Giant Reign X , the whole sum of parts cost me 550$ lol, I love rebuilding stuff ppl thing its trash cuz I know that I can fix it and enjoy it 😁

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Glad you found this channel then! I got a couple videos where I restore some good parts that I got for cheap. For a while I was just going to just do MTB builds with new parts, but I with you, I love getting these amazing deals and fixing parts up.

[@carlomagnotm]

@@EvansMTBSaga yes! It's like finding a treasure and enjoying the process 😁😁 congrats for the channel!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

@@carlomagnotm Thanks man! Don't steal all the good deals! hahah

[@poleun9]

Hi Evan, i have a vrx and was looking to upgrade the rear shock to a rt3 too, but VITUS spec their shock with medium rebound and low compression. I contacted VITUS and they say they designed the kinematics of the vrx around the medium rebound and low compression. I know RockShox do medium rebound and low compression kits. Have you thought about doing a conversion? Keep up the good work!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I never put that much thought into exact shock tuning, but I've since sold the Mythique and will be selling this shock separately pretty soon. I thought the shock was a great upgrade despite its tuning

[@nrevo7]

that's going to change your bike, it's going to be awesome

[@akihirozheng9273]

Surely you're enjoying rebuilding it...😁😁😁

[@davis_mtb09]

Hi Evan love your vids, I have the exact same shock and it feels super bad and it’s loud... it seems really complicated and I’m not sure what to do

[@raymondrogers9530]

You are the SCOTTY CRAMER of KZbin mountain biker content creators...EXCELLENT JOB!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That is an amazing compliment! Thanks so much Raymond. Scotty is amazing and I'd love to make great content like his one day (weird bike challenges). Thanks again!

[@dylan-5287]

Lmao for a second I thought I read scotty Kilmer.

[@lebot3403]

Ohh yeahh now the bike look very super slick!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I think so too! Pumped to go ride it!

[@lebot3403]

@@EvansMTBSaga Hey Evan,is quick release still relevant on today standard mountain bike,like using it on jumps?cause it kinda bothers me a lot when thinking the wheels can fall off😂 compared with thru axle🤔

[@EvansMTBSaga]

@@lebot3403 I think its a mental thing. In BMX, all those wheels are bolt on and have the potential of falling off. They deal with pretty high speeds and serious G forces. Never seen a wheel in BMX just fall off. If I was gonna do a serious full suspension MTB with quick release, I'd replace the QR skewer with a bolt on skewer.

[@lebot3403]

@@EvansMTBSaga got it,thanks for the info,now i can relax.

[@MazdaMiata-gt8kw]

Ayeeee! another upload!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Super early this time!!

[@robinrai4973]

Man I'm jealous! Great job with the rebuild!

[@legomen361]

I'm upgrading my Vitus Mythique too. I was wondering do you know the diameter of the air can on the Monarch Plus? I am thinking of changing to a coil shock but I'm not sure if it will fit. There really isn't much wiggle room already between the X-Fusion shock and the seat tube. Any help is appreciated. Great video!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

50.5mm. I have very little clearance too. Probably too small to measure. You can see it in the video

[@KSIXRIDER]

Solid!

[@micoykilo3515]

Greetings, what is the size of the mounting hardware thank you

[@dansnell4974]

Hey do you now the maximum size shock I can fit to the same model

[@samdeb6506]

Sweet man, the plus is a nice shock. I've got the normal RT3 monarch on my Vitus. Love it, it's much more plush then the stock shock. Love the stuff you do on the mythique. BTW, how's the paint holding up? I find it the worst, chips quite easiliy.

[@akazbiga5607]

I have the same shock but it has knocking noises.. idk what to do with it

[@senko3657]

Idk why but i dont have the 3 circle red on the inside, and what are his circle called

[@ZARuslan]

Hi! Can you help me please. Why could oil travel in damper only in one direction, during bleeding? When in push damper down, it wont go up. All oil go thru damper piston, but won't go back. I have to use a lot of strenght to forcify retract it back up. Shimstacks are ok, IFP damper is open. What could it be? Thanks.

[@surfstingray6575]

where can I find this full rebuild kit

[@iammarccc]

30% sag at 200 PSI? How heavy are you and did you measure the sag on a seated position or on an attack position?

[@rider65]

He doesn't seem to know much about setup and I guess he likes it really soft. 🤷‍♂️ what he doesn't seem to understand is that you have to balance the front and the rear. If he's running 30% at the rear then he should be running no less than 25%+ at the front if he wants the bike to be balanced. My guess is he's not running 25% at the front or more. Which means the bike is probably not setup properly, he may like the way rides but it could be better. Balancing the suspension is very vital to proper load transfer.

[@MTBAlex]

Does it have an actual lock out mode? If so, does it completely lock out, meaning make it rigid? Idk if you saw my vid a couple of weeks ago where I actually ask for advise.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

It does not have a true lock out. The pedal mode is super nice though!

[@deniahmetaj]

120 bucks? Not bad for a not quite so new shock but kinda such as that. Keep it up Evan

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks Deni!!

[@mtbboy1993]

RockShox grease is just Slickoleum, same with Sram Butter, all are manufactured by Slickoleum. it's probably same formula, just rebranded, also S,.ick Honey is the same too.

[@3KGONE]

Hey, do you think the Strap Wrench is nessecarry to complete this service, or could you've gotten away with using an old belt or tube?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I was trying to be good by getting the strap wrench, but I think I'd try the belt or tube if I wasn't recording for camera. Just be really sure it's not gonna scratch

[@adamsykes5804]

Great video. Just wandering if you were going to review the ride feel of the nee shock? Is it any good compared to the xfusion? Cheers

[@rider65]

Ugh... anyting x-fusion is subpar they are on the lower end of performance and I would compare x-fusion to DNM. Don't waste your money with x-fusion components.

[@adamsykes5804]

@@rider65 hey. I meant review the monarch compared to the x fusion. Really I just want to know how much better it is

[@benni_magnusson]

Hi. Im going to give it a go to refurbish my stuck Monarch RT Debonair for my Hightower. I took the sleeve off to find that I had 7 of them rubber bands around the air chamber. I see yours has 3. One of the rubber bands had somehow curled down past the top end of the cylinder and was over lapping the middle rubber ring on it. So I am guessing that was the problem with it. I will admit I most likely have closer to 1000 hours on it than a 100 hours. So its no wonder it needs servicing. But my question is... if you or anyone else here knows.... WHY does mine have 7 red rubber bands around it ? Does it have something to do with tuning it ? I used to be 375lbs and am now around 300. Santa Cruz here in UK originally tuned it for me for my weight in 2017 so it wasn't done by amateur I assume ? Should I look into maybe not put as many of them red rubber bands in it when I service it ?

[@UniquelyMary]

I have an older Rockshox Ario RL rear shock from 2014 - It needed servicing - I did it myself - made some mistakes - making it unusable - so I bought a new rear shock but don’t want to just throw this old one away - any recommendations?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Sounds like it might be a total loss. I have two derailleurs that are total losses and I keep them around to harvest a speciality part if I need to

[@UniquelyMary]

@@EvansMTBSaga that makes sense - thank you

[@robertwehlau8906]

How much travel does that shock have ?

[@clarkie005]

Surprised you got the red ifp adapater to work. Lots of people have to modify it to function properly. It’s something which rockshox still hasn’t addressed in all these years.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I couldnt show it on camera for sake of time, but it did give me major problems. Tried cutting the nipple off the schraeder valve. Didn't work. Then it just magically starting working after 10 attempts.

[@DaveH1977]

Do you know which seal would cause all the oil to come out of the air valve?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Probably the little needle part of the valve itself

[@kinesiumlegaspi3322]

Hi. Im interisted with the fox shocks...what is the exact travel on it...tnx

[@kinesiumlegaspi3322]

Email me at [e-mail] What is the condition of the Fox dpx 2, can you send some pictures tnx...

[@marwinhalg3413]

Please watch if the rear tire slams on the seat tube because you got more travel than the xfusion

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Good point. The upper model Mythique frames have the same shock stroke 200x57. Same frame.

[@huskerfan3352]

It rained in Tucson too yesterday no more dust

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah and now I'm stuck at work and can't enjoy the somewhat tacky dirt!

[@huskerfan3352]

I am scared to go out 20 mph wind but I did fix up my dirt jumps

[@greg6840]

This looked like such a pain in the ass to rebuild, worth it for those sweet $$$$’s saved though!

[@otischilton7755]

How bad of a day do you need to be having to dislike Evans videos?

[@timothygonzalez6679]

Wanna see how that thing runs! And quick question, what size dropper would you recommend for the Vitus Nucleus 29VR? I picked one up in a large (i know you had medium) but I noticed the same as you that the seat post is SUPER long. I want to get a dropper but is there a point to get a 200mm dropper if I'm gonna use maybe 100mm of it?

[@timday8899]

I'm happy with 150mm on my Nucleus VR. In fact, I don't think I could fit longer travel. Measure how much seatpost is currently out of the frame and subtract 20mm

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'd say no to a 200mm dropper. I have a 125mm dropper and have the seat clamped kinda high, which works out great. Really no need for the seat to go all the way slammed. In your case, I'd say a 150mm would be perfect.

[@timothygonzalez6679]

@@EvansMTBSaga appreciate the feedback! Thanx guys

[@S.Minkii]

Heh i got a 216x63 one for my monarch for 90€, and it was fully rebuilt before i got it :D

[@mattiasvanoverbeke1831]

Always doing rebuilds whenever they tell you isn't affordable if you ride a lot, i ride 30 hours a week in summer (at least) and about 20 in winter, it would truly brake the bank

[@jamesdodd2676]

lets get him to 10 k subscribers I subscribed to u ages ago and it was worth it.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks James I'd love to hit 10k!

[@jamesdodd2676]

U are making quality content and I have used a lot of your advice for my bikes keep it up

[@lastname1386]

Man i wish i was like you, i just spent 1,029 buck on a pro tune and bought a X01 chain ring and cassette, new pads and everything was cleaned, but i could have saved myself some money, i have a Trekstache7 2019 and i love it

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Trek stash is a nice bike man! Bike maintenance and work is so easy! You can definitely do all of this work yourself. KZbin is your #1 tool!

[@Dima-dc5mf]

@@EvansMTBSaga amen for DIY

[@colincochrane5242]

Opinion on the RockShox, Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Rear shock ?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Amazing shock. One of my favorites

[@thomashardbattle4287]

Rosckhox shocks are good but hardtails are unbeatable

[@andrewblewski7926]

To be fair, time is the most valuable asset in the world, so that should factor in to your total cost to rebuild the VR. Great job of course, but not really comparing apples to apples.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

True, but also consider people dump many hours a day into social media and TV, and I don't do either. It's all about what's a priority in your life.

[@davao0506]

nice one evan..oh what brand is your lil portable pump?thank u

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I think it's a Gyro or Giro. One of the cheaper ones. Works good!

[@davao0506]

Evans MTB Saga thanks evans

[@330_Crew]

I give you credit. Doing a full shock rebuild is something I don’t mess with. I’ve done a upper seal replacement and new oil in a Fox fork, but not a full rebuild. You can send you suspension into Fox. They charge $190 for forks and $160 for rear to do a full factory rebuild. Spent $350 in January to have them do it.

[@anotheryoutuber_]

one reason why i went back to hardtail... and thats not even servicing all the pivot points. also i thought the older i got the nicer bike i would want and im definitely going the other way, to a cheaper and simpler build every new bike i build. videos like this are great cause they show folks they if they are willing to tackle someone elses problem they can keep the barrier to more expensive equipment lower.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks for the props guys! It was my first time doing this, but I had so much fun doing the fork servicing. The instructions from Rockshox and Fox are super clear and I believe anyone can do it with a little courage and sweat!

[@crazydriver2202]

You upgraded this vitus very smartly untill this point, but damn, u could get some budget carbon wheels to lose some weight and maybe gain some rigidity (budget isn't the right word because carbon wheels are expensive)

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Id love to go carbon! I found some carbon all Mtn wheels on aliexpress for $400!! Still haven't decided if I wanna go for it. 🤔

[@willc8542]

What size was the Rear Mounting Hardware you used? I clicked your affiliate link, but the size box defaults to select.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

It's "1/2X1/2-Inch 22.2x8-mm". I had to buy two of them

[@willc8542]

@@EvansMTBSaga Awesome, thanks man! Great content btw, this one in particular is exactly what I needed.

[@mtbboy1993]

40nm is very hard. that's just max torque you can apply.

[@D.C..]

Did you upgrade the drivetrain to a 12 speed?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Not yet. Probably next weeks video!

[@thebullseye2000]

What rebuild kit do I use for this same shock I'm doing the same thing .I paid 55.00

[@EvansMTBSaga]

check the description

[@lamacow7480]

How do you calculate what you Said at 2.30?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

It tells you on the shock. Or if you buy the bike new, it should tell you on the spec sheet

[@mtbberta7872]

When you going to upgrade that drivetrain? Sick build on the shock! I’m too lazy for that but very cool too see done!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

It's going to be a little while. Need to find a decent rim and then figure out the spoke lengths. I'd say 3 weeks out. (got other videos planned in the mean time)

[@chrishorbatt3504]

Real life mechaics, i love it!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Super easy to do if you put your mind to it!

[@HelloITzAzZY]

Hey man I have the same shock to go on my mythique do I need mounting hardware in the bottom eyelet or just the top?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah I had to buy both top and bottom

[@HelloITzAzZY]

@@EvansMTBSaga Thanks for the quick reply man! Any chance you could tell me what way the little spacers on the ends of the pin face?

[@HelloITzAzZY]

@@EvansMTBSaga Hey man, struggling to get my shock mounted, could you send me a link for mounting kits? my end spacers look different to yours

[@gpmarmot6610]

I have that same shock and it doesn’t hold air and doesn’t work

[@rupedog]

If u tightened to bottom out, u crushed the o ring....depending on location...the seal wont last. Get a torque wrench(s) with the right range and use the crow's feet correctly for proper performance and service life. The sram engineers dont work out the required torque for fun! Torques are important. You may have over torqued and damaged by parts and sealing surfaces by 'doing as tight as u can'!!!

[@rustler08]

4:27, it's only 28nm, or 248 in-lb.

[@romanhowson8444]

I’ve just serviced my monarch r and I don’t think I set the IFP correctly does it really matter? The shock feels good

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Did you pump it to 250 psi?

[@romanhowson8444]

@@EvansMTBSaga yeh I pressurised it

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Oh then it sounds like you did it correctly.

[@romanhowson8444]

@@EvansMTBSaga I don’t think I pushed it down far enough

[@kailucas9077]

flip you shock upside down. apparently it provides benefits as the piston is driving into the body.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I will try it out, although it may make contact with the frame! Everything is a super tight fit in the frame's front triangle!

[@nebnollock5198]

I've just ordered a mythique VRX, how much better do you think this shock is than the stock monarch R?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Well I replaced the X Fusion and that was a big difference. I never rode a regular Monarch so I couldn't tell you. I'm sure it's not a gigantic difference enough to justify spending hundreds of dollars.

[@nebnollock5198]

@@EvansMTBSaga thanks, I'd be interested to try a marzocchi coil with a progressive spring on it maybe a year down the road when they're cheap second hand

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Second hand is the way to go! Did you pick up a 27.5?

[@nebnollock5198]

@@EvansMTBSaga I ride pretty rough trails and I can definitely feel on my 27.5" hard tail that it definitely could benefit from better roll over of bigger wheels so I'd decided to get the 29" model in size large 👍

[@ramonqueizal2601]

Hola donde puedo comprar componentes de segunda mano en usa

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Pinkbike.com, eBay, Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, offerup.com

[@seanrichards2962]

I just bought a cane creek Dbair il will it fit my mythiqe should have done more research it says the mythiqe is trunnion

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah I bought a DPX2 trunnion thinking the same thing but the shock is not trunnion, the linkage is

[@seanrichards2962]

@@EvansMTBSaga ahhh I’m so happy 😂 ordered hardware and a shock then started reading 😂😂😂

[@joshbuehler4994]

Yes please ride review

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'll get right on it! Glad you asked!

[@rupedog]

You can't just use any grease...the seals can be degraded...lucky for u the Slikoleum slick honey (if that's what u used) is the same grease as sram butter (that rockshox used to spec), so u are lucky. Suspension grease is non corrosive to the nitrile seals/oring used in forks/shocks. But many, including other slikoleum greases aren't! RS now spec the dynamic grease +oil as it performs way way better... much smoother.

[@shredsquadmtb8721]

can I have the old shock?