How do I identify an SR SunTour fork exact model?

Asked by: Lori Evans

If your fork is from China you can identify your fork as follows: On the left side of the lower you should find a sticker. This is for model identification. The needled number on the crown is for production date identification.

What does SR SUNTOUR stand for?

Sakae Ringyo Company

SR SunTour is a Taiwanese manufacturer of bicycle components, formed in 1988 when Osaka based SunTour (Maeda) went bankrupt and was purchased by Sakae Ringyo Company (abbreviated S.R.), a major Japanese maker of aluminum parts, particularly cranks and seat posts.

Do Suntour forks use oil?

All SR SUNTOUR forks are lubricated from our factory using proprietary grease. This grease can break down over time and have an oil-like appearance.

What is the difference between Suntour XCM and Xcr?

Registered. XCR is really similar to the XCM but is a lighter build, which, given the coil, functionally makes them very close. The XCT is almost a hybrid fork. The build is much less dialed, and it isn’t really meant for riding where the front wheel spends much time off the ground.

How do you service a SR SUNTOUR fork?

Quote from video: Use a large adjustable wrench to unscrew the air spring bottom cap remove the o-ring. And clean off the excess grease remove the lower spring assembly. Clean off all the old grease.

Which Suntour fork do I have?

If your fork is from China you can identify your fork as follows: On the left side of the lower you should find a sticker. This is for model identification. The needled number on the crown is for production date identification.

Is SR Suntour a good brand?

4.0 out of 5 stars Budget fork offering good quality, just don’t expect Rox Shocks and you’ll be satisfied. Great product at a budget price. I wasn’t expecting a top end fork at this price however I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and ride that this fork has.

Can you use WD40 on bike suspension?

Please don’t use WD40, GT85 or any similar products! Instead of cleaning your seals, they will wash away the grease under the seals, letting dirt in much more easily– even if you’re careful you will also risk contamination of brake rotors/pads and these products can also dry out seals.

Can you use chain lube on forks?

Quote from video: Can you use wet to chain lube on Forks. With the zip tie trick. And. So I think what Louis is talking about here is just putting a bit of lubricant under the main seals.

How do you lubricate a suspension fork?

Apply Your Lube



To start with, you’ll want to apply Forkboost to the base of your fork stanchions. The best way to do that is to drip it directly onto the stanchion just above the dust seals on your fork. If you’re using it on a rear shock, flip the bike upside down and apply lube just above the dust seal.

Is Suntour XCR an air fork?

The XCR 32 LO R AIR is SR SUNTOUR’s first offering of an air sprung fork in our XC category of suspension forks. It features externally adjustable rebound, and air spring for a more precise set up and a hydraulic lockout that can be used on the fly.

Is Suntour XCM an air fork?

This XCM 20 Air has all the important features of our adult forks just in a pint sized package. Top quality fit and finish that you expect with SR SUNTOUR products in a light weight chassis. Air adjustment allows to custom set the fork for riders of any weight or skill.

Are SunTour XCR forks any good?

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Riding Ahead. Excellent fork, saved a few ounces from the factory one. Very smooth ride and takes a beating. I don’t do any hardcore trails but do ride off road quite a bit and for a big guy (260lbs) this shock works perfectly!

Can I use 27.5 fork on a 26 frame?

It will just steer a little different. Probably a bit more stable at higher speeds, but not as easy to negotiate tight, switchback turns. Might handle downhill a little bit better.

Does suntour make good shocks?

The higher-level Suntour forks and shocks are very good. Don’t judge them by the bottom budget forks.

What is an air spring fork?

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Who made suntour?

SR Suntour was established by Sakae Ringyo Company with a capital investment of 45,000,000 NT$ in Tokyo, Japan.

Are suntour components any good?

Current Suntour was purchased by SR so it is not even the same company. That said, they do make some decent stuff, nothing top end mind you but their parts at the low end spectrum of bikes work pretty much as well as their more known counter parts (Shimano and SRAM).

Can I use 27.5 fork on a 26 frame?

It will just steer a little different. Probably a bit more stable at higher speeds, but not as easy to negotiate tight, switchback turns. Might handle downhill a little bit better.

Is Suntour XCM air fork?

This XCM 20 Air has all the important features of our adult forks just in a pint sized package. Top quality fit and finish that you expect with SR SUNTOUR products in a light weight chassis. Air adjustment allows to custom set the fork for riders of any weight or skill.

Is Suntour XCR an air fork?

The XCR 32 LO R AIR is SR SUNTOUR’s first offering of an air sprung fork in our XC category of suspension forks. It features externally adjustable rebound, and air spring for a more precise set up and a hydraulic lockout that can be used on the fly.

Does Suntour XCM have lockout?

Some of the cheaper Suntour forks have coil springs in both legs, they have nothing in the way of rebound adjustment, compression adjustment or lockout, the only adjustment that they have is preload.