Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,549
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From: Somewhere between heaven and hell
Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
Yeah, you do need to check bike fit and test ride the bike. Figured that was a given so I didn't list it. And you shouldn't need the front tire inflated (or a front wheel at all) to check whether the seals are blown. Just set the fork down on the dropouts (or on the front rim) and compress.