pavement_nyc
03-27-11, 09:30 PM
My fork is bent, I've removed it from my bike, any advice on how to bend it back?
Bicycle Mechanics - How to straighten a bent fork?
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bradtx
03-27-11, 09:35 PM
pavement_nyc, Where's it bent and what's it made of would help... not to mention pictures.
Brad
Brad
Doohickie
03-27-11, 09:39 PM
Put it back on the bike, take the wheels off the bike, put the ends of the fork in between the rungs on a paint ladder, and pull/push on the back of the bike frame, gently (you have a lot of leverage) to straighten the fork.
Leebo
03-28-11, 12:31 PM
Needs to be replaced.
fietsbob
03-28-11, 12:45 PM
If just a little out, there is a bike shop tool to check it's alignment,
Just take it to your Pro bike shop.
If crash damaged, I'm +1 0n getting it replaced.
I would check the bike's frame for damage too.
Just take it to your Pro bike shop.
If crash damaged, I'm +1 0n getting it replaced.
I would check the bike's frame for damage too.
BCRider
03-28-11, 01:06 PM
What it is made from and what is actually bent and by how much matters. You need to give us more information and ideally a few pictures to get a decent answer.
jimc101
03-28-11, 01:13 PM
To repair a bent fork -
Take of bent fork & bin
Buy a new one, fit it, then ride.
+ check frame and all other components for damage, bin and replace as necessary
Take of bent fork & bin
Buy a new one, fit it, then ride.
+ check frame and all other components for damage, bin and replace as necessary
greyghost_6
03-29-11, 01:01 AM
Naw! here is the way to do it!
To repair a bent fork -
Post on ebay. :D jk
To repair a bent fork -
Post on ebay. :D jk
Sixty Fiver
03-29-11, 01:15 AM
A minor bend in a fork can be repaired while more significant bends warrant replacement or attention by a skilled frame builder who can assess the fork for damage and judge whether or not the fork can be saved.
Bent fork...
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/bianchifind1.jpg
Straightened fork... frame was undamaged and you would need to look very closely to see any signs of straightening (ie paint cracks).
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/bianchijoel1.jpg
This model has an exceptionally strong and stiff frame and the fork was bent at the lower section so the fork crown was not affected.
It was straightened by a builder who has over 30 years experience with such things and he says it will not fail under normal use unless it's owner drives it into the back of a car.
Alignment is perfect and the bike is as stable as a rock.
Bent fork...
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/bianchifind1.jpg
Straightened fork... frame was undamaged and you would need to look very closely to see any signs of straightening (ie paint cracks).
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/bianchijoel1.jpg
This model has an exceptionally strong and stiff frame and the fork was bent at the lower section so the fork crown was not affected.
It was straightened by a builder who has over 30 years experience with such things and he says it will not fail under normal use unless it's owner drives it into the back of a car.
Alignment is perfect and the bike is as stable as a rock.