Bicycle Mechanics - Fork isn't bent, it is elongated on one side.

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G-Hoch
04-14-04, 08:05 AM
Or shortened on the other side. I had thought my Skareb Comp was bent, but one side is just longer than the other. Does anyone know if this can be fixed? Oh, and I prefer to do my own bike work, just looking for tips before I start.

Thanks,
Gary.

Dannihilator
04-14-04, 09:06 AM
Something is broke inside it, send in for warranty.
d_D
04-14-04, 05:35 PM
I would think either the arch or the crown is bent, proberly the arch.

bentbaggerlen
04-14-04, 05:38 PM
No, it's bent. The hoop that runs from one fork leg to the other is bent. Take the wheel off and place the fork tips on the ground, the bike should stand up streght. If the bike leans the fork is bent.
DieselDan
04-14-04, 08:48 PM
I don't think there is an easy fix to this. You may need to a) warrenty the fork; b) buy a new fork
G-Hoch
04-15-04, 10:06 AM
I called Answer, and they said to take it to the LBS that I bought it from. The wrench said that one of the stantions had moved up in the crown. It is a press fit, so the top end has to be replaced.

Gary