If your eMTB is fitted with a Fox suspension fork, regular maintenance is essential to keep it running smoothly and extend its lifespan. The most critical—and often overlooked—service is the lower leg service, recommended every 50 riding hours.
This quick, preventative service removes built-up grime, restores smooth action, and protects your fork’s internals from wear or long-term damage.
Fox recommends a lower leg service every 50 hours of riding to:
đź§Ľ Remove dust, mud, and oil contamination
🛡️ Prevent wear on fork stanchions and bushings
🛠️ Refresh fork oil and clean internal foam rings
🔄 Ensure smooth, consistent fork performance
đź’¸ Avoid costly damage to seals and internals
Whether you ride trail, enduro, or rail trails, the combination of dust, moisture, and fork compression can quickly degrade your fork oil and seals.
At Electric Bikes Brisbane, a 50-hour Fox lower leg service includes:
âś… Removal of fork lowers
âś… Full clean and inspection of stanchions and bushings
âś… Replacement of dust wipers and foam rings (if needed)
âś… Fresh fork oil and lubrication
âś… Reassembly with torque specs and safety check
âś… External adjustments tested and verified
We use Fox-approved fluids and parts and follow manufacturer torque specs for perfect fit and performance.
Suspension feels dry, slow, or sticky
Visible dirt or oil around the dust wipers
Clicking or knocking during compression
You’ve ridden more than 50 hours since your last service
You ride in wet, dusty, or aggressive trail conditions
Even if your fork “feels fine,” internal oil contamination can begin to damage bushings and seals long before symptoms appear.
Keep your suspension fork in top shape. Book in your lower leg service online and we’ll have your bike performing like new.
👉 Click here to book your suspension service
If you're approaching 100+ hours of riding, or noticing performance issues, we can also quote for a full damper and air spring service, including internal seal and o-ring replacement.
A simple lower leg service every 50 hours is one of the best ways to protect your investment and enjoy the full performance of your Fox fork.