Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most shops ignore the suspension or send it away. At Mapdec, we believe a service isn't truly "Full" unless everything is sorted including the suspension.
In this video, we complete the restoration of the Santa Cruz (from our previous "Clay Bearings" video). We tackle the critical suspension work that often gets ignored, hunt down a mystery rattle inside the shock, and fix a kinked dropper post hose that was ruining the ride.
We also break down the final invoice to show you exactly where the money goes in a professional restoration.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Rush is On (Montage Time)
00:44 - Why We Always Use Manuals
01:20 - The Critical Seal Orientation
02:32 - Finding the Mystery Rattle (Loose O-Ring)
03:51 - The 200-Hour Service Result
04:18 - Reverb Dropper Post Fix (Kinked Hose)
05:25 - The Bill: Why it cost £752
06:22 - Answering Your Comments (Backflips & Wireless)
Nice Work Tom!
Most shops ignore the suspension or send it away. At Mapdec, we believe a service isn't truly "Full" unless everything is sorted including the suspension.
In this video, we complete the restoration of the Santa Cruz (from our previous "Clay Bearings" video). We tackle the critical suspension work that often gets ignored, hunt down a mystery rattle inside the shock, and fix a kinked dropper post hose that was ruining the ride.
We also break down the final invoice to show you exactly where the money goes in a professional restoration.
🎓 Mapdec Technical Skool: Want to learn how to diagnose damper issues and service your own suspension? Join our new community for professional and home mechanics: skool.com/mapdec
Timestamps:
00:00 - The Rush is On (Montage Time)
00:44 - Why We Always Use Manuals
01:20 - The Critical Seal Orientation
02:32 - Finding the Mystery Rattle (Loose O-Ring)
03:51 - The 200-Hour Service Result
04:18 - Reverb Dropper Post Fix (Kinked Hose)
05:25 - The Bill: Why it cost £752
06:22 - Answering Your Comments (Backflips & Wireless)
Nice Work Tom!
