Bicycle Mechanics - Wheel pulls left and right after new fork

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neilthemeal
07-07-04, 03:44 PM
I just installed a carbon fiber fork on my bike with a barbon steerer, I used an expanding plug for it. I have it installed as correctly as I can tell but now when I ride the wheel feels like its pulling left and right off and on. Nothing is loose and nothing is over tightened. I also adjusted the height on my handlebars but I don't think that is the problem.
Thanks for any advice

Retro Grouch
07-07-04, 04:08 PM
I just installed a carbon fiber fork on my bike with a barbon steerer, I used an expanding plug for it. I have it installed as correctly as I can tell but now when I ride the wheel feels like its pulling left and right off and on. Nothing is loose and nothing is over tightened. I also adjusted the height on my handlebars but I don't think that is the problem.
Thanks for any advice

Is the trail exactly the same as your previous fork?
Pessi
07-08-04, 12:06 AM
You have brinnelled your bearing race.

roadfix
07-08-04, 01:30 AM
You have brinnelled your bearing race.
I think that would be a very rare occurrence with threadless headsets. The compression forces are not that great. I think the twitchiness is due to the change in fork rake.
neilthemeal
07-08-04, 03:47 PM
I only feel more confused. I'm going to my old fork