New Crank and Fork??
04-14-07, 06:38 PM
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New Crank and Fork??
I just ordered a new fork and compact crankset for my late 90's Trek. What specialty tools will I need? I am not a mechanic. Should I take this to a shop to be installed?
04-14-07, 07:00 PM
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If you know as much information about the bike as you just posted, then i'd take it to the bike shop.
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Crown race remover
Crown race installer
Fork guide
hack saw
5mm allen or 32mm or 36mm headset wrench
8mm allen and/or 14 mm socket waith handle
crank extractor
And probably a few other tools.
Crown race installer
Fork guide
hack saw
5mm allen or 32mm or 36mm headset wrench
8mm allen and/or 14 mm socket waith handle
crank extractor
And probably a few other tools.
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You could probably do it yourself if you had the tools, but you're gonna need lots of specialty tools that cost $$$. Best drop it off at a shop and pay to have it done.
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Originally Posted by nitropowered
You could probably do it yourself if you had the tools, but you're gonna need lots of specialty tools that cost $$$. Best drop it off at a shop and pay to have it done.
04-15-07, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bbwjay
I just ordered a new fork and compact crankset for my late 90's Trek. What specialty tools will I need? I am not a mechanic. Should I take this to a shop to be installed?
04-16-07, 06:22 AM
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Thanks
Thanks for the list of tools. I have since spoke with my father in law and got a list of tools I will need (which he has). But more importantly he has the know how to do the work and will be visiting us in a few weeks (with his tools and know how). Thanks to all those who also posted replies. By the way it is a 1" fork and that is what I ordered. I am just trying to upgrade this bike for this year until I can save and buy a new one. It has 8 speed Shimano 600 components and I really am beginning to need some lower gears for some hills, so I hope the compact (50/34) will give me that. I also wanted to lighten up the front end a bit from the current aluminum fork. Thanks again for all of your responses!
04-16-07, 06:32 AM
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My guess is that you won't notice the lower weight... If you notice any improvement, it will probably ride a little better due to less road buzz.
The compact crank will help, if you need an even lower gear you either need a triple crank or a different rear cluster with a larger gear... or if you are in a real mountainous area, both.
I hope you enjoy the bicycle more with these changes!
The compact crank will help, if you need an even lower gear you either need a triple crank or a different rear cluster with a larger gear... or if you are in a real mountainous area, both.
I hope you enjoy the bicycle more with these changes!
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