Previous owner did not take care of this bike at all. The rear suspension top mount is crossthreaded and the bottom is ovalized (1st 3 photos.) I can fix that but I am missing the original hardware like the bolts and such. Furthermore the bearings that allow the frame to move, one is missing its dust cap (photo 4), or whatever the black cap is with the torque rating on it is. And again after I took off the front derailleur (I am converting to 1×11 and fully going throughthe bike) The bearing didn't have a bolt thing like the other side (photo 5 vs. 6) I am totally open to just running new, bare bearings without the fancy (what I think) is the black dust cover with the torque rating on it. What I would be more concerned about is if I start taking this apart and there is throw away parts or gaskets/seals inside. Also I do not know how the previous owner ripped that one dust cover off, and I want to make sure I do not do the same, I'm guessing it has something to do with the spot where it looks like a hex allen key fits, idk how that works. Any suggestions on "universal" suspension parts or bolts that won't cause interference/friction with the aluminum frame for the rear suspension? Wondering if anyone else has found places to purchase individual bolts/pieces, as the scott kit is 200$ and that is alot. I'd appreciate any pointers or tips anyone has on my suspension situation.
by ShrekOnXanax
2 Comments
The problem is that many parts will be proprietary to Scott & in some cases that model of bike and at now 11 years old there may be little to nothing available as official parts from Scott so you may need to look in places like ebay for damaged frames to cannibalise for parts.
Where parts have been mis shaped if it’s aluminium the cost of repairs will far exceed the value of the bike because aluminium needs heat treatment after repairs which is very expensive. If this is the case consider frankensteining shims/packing to get some life out of them.
Might also be worth contacting some long established bike shops it’s surprising how often they have new old stock parts sat on shelves that they will be more than happy to sell.
Pic 1 it’s hard to tell from the pic but if the threads are indeed cross threaded, you’d have to either try chasing the threads with a tap, or if they’re too far gone you could install a helicoil type thread repair kit. Pics 2 and 3 the mount is not ovalized, it’s designed for a “flip chip” that allows for 2 different shock positions. Pic 4, the pivot axle is broken, the “dust cap” you’re referring to is a nut that holds everything together, without it the axle would just slide out (unless it’s sized in place due to rust/corrosion) you can see the jagged edge remaining inside the bearing. In terms of replacement parts, there are no universal options. Linkage parts are usually very frame specific, you will certainly need the Scott kit. I don’t know your technical skill level or whatever tools/resources you have available but to be completely honest it sounds like you’re in way over your head here, I would strongly recommend at least consulting a bike shop before diving deeper in, if you have any Scott dealers nearby they may be able to order you individual parts so you don’t need the whole kit.