kona_roastbika
03-13-04, 12:13 AM
how do i take my forks off my bike so i can put my new forks in? I wanna do this myself so i dun have to pay for labour for the local bike shop people to do it.
Bicycle Mechanics - help with takeiing forks off
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mindbogger
03-13-04, 12:16 AM
its easy.
Take off the top cap, and remove the stem. On the headset try to remove as many pieces as you can but try to remember the order. Then using a rubber mallet, tap the steerer tube until the fork just falls out. This isn't really that detailed but search the threads for it. I remember asking a while ago (4 months).
Take off the top cap, and remove the stem. On the headset try to remove as many pieces as you can but try to remember the order. Then using a rubber mallet, tap the steerer tube until the fork just falls out. This isn't really that detailed but search the threads for it. I remember asking a while ago (4 months).
sch
03-13-04, 11:13 PM
Detach the brakeset from the fork and any computer
wiring. Best to have the bike almost horizontal over
a big towel just in case the bearings are loose balls.
If you drop the balls onto a hard floor you will find the
last two in August... '07. Steve
wiring. Best to have the bike almost horizontal over
a big towel just in case the bearings are loose balls.
If you drop the balls onto a hard floor you will find the
last two in August... '07. Steve
tomo
03-16-04, 01:54 PM
its easy.
Take off the top cap, and remove the stem. On the headset try to remove as many pieces as you can but try to remember the order. Then using a rubber mallet, tap the steerer tube until the fork just falls out. This isn't really that detailed but search the threads for it. I remember asking a while ago (4 months).
ok.. so does that mean any kind of forks will fit with most bikes? i have a specialized rock hopper and want to upgrade the front to suspension type.. but not sure which ones to get.
Take off the top cap, and remove the stem. On the headset try to remove as many pieces as you can but try to remember the order. Then using a rubber mallet, tap the steerer tube until the fork just falls out. This isn't really that detailed but search the threads for it. I remember asking a while ago (4 months).
ok.. so does that mean any kind of forks will fit with most bikes? i have a specialized rock hopper and want to upgrade the front to suspension type.. but not sure which ones to get.
royalflash
03-21-04, 12:40 AM
Hello
the following sites have detailed info about fork and headset replacement
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/
(look down the list on the left)
and
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_headthreadless.shtml
I have followed these instructions and it is not difficult if you think carefully about what you are doing and donīt rush it- you might need a few special tools though
good luck royalflash
the following sites have detailed info about fork and headset replacement
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/
(look down the list on the left)
and
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_headthreadless.shtml
I have followed these instructions and it is not difficult if you think carefully about what you are doing and donīt rush it- you might need a few special tools though
good luck royalflash
Retro Grouch
03-21-04, 06:15 AM
ok.. so does that mean any kind of forks will fit with most bikes? i have a specialized rock hopper and want to upgrade the front to suspension type.. but not sure which ones to get.
The first thing to consider is steerer tube diameter. Most mountain bikes are 1 1/8" but there are other sizes. A Rockhopper that old could well be a different size. Sometimes one measurement is worth a thousand guesses.
Threaded vs, threadless. Match what you have now or add a headset and stem to your shopping list.
The road bike guys worry endlessly about fork rake but the mountain bike guys tend to just skip over that issue.
If you are replacing a solid fork, I'd limit myself to about 85mm of travel. More than that slackens the head tube angle and starts to screw up your handling. Forks that have a lot more than 85mm of travel put stresses on your head tube that it wasn't designed for.
Given the choice between a lot of travel and no dampening and a little travel and good dampening, I'll pick dampening every time. The bike handles lots better so you can ride faster.
I think that buying a used suspension fork is not usually a good idea. If you do, make sure that the steerer tube is long enough to fit your bike.
The first thing to consider is steerer tube diameter. Most mountain bikes are 1 1/8" but there are other sizes. A Rockhopper that old could well be a different size. Sometimes one measurement is worth a thousand guesses.
Threaded vs, threadless. Match what you have now or add a headset and stem to your shopping list.
The road bike guys worry endlessly about fork rake but the mountain bike guys tend to just skip over that issue.
If you are replacing a solid fork, I'd limit myself to about 85mm of travel. More than that slackens the head tube angle and starts to screw up your handling. Forks that have a lot more than 85mm of travel put stresses on your head tube that it wasn't designed for.
Given the choice between a lot of travel and no dampening and a little travel and good dampening, I'll pick dampening every time. The bike handles lots better so you can ride faster.
I think that buying a used suspension fork is not usually a good idea. If you do, make sure that the steerer tube is long enough to fit your bike.