2004 conquest pro
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2004 conquest pro
i was just wondering how much flex is normal with the front fork on these bikes. been riding mine for a few weeks now and i am starting to think that something is wrong because there is soo much flex (and consequent brake squeel).
my LBS told me that it is normal...but i am not convinced. i have never ridden a bike that flexes like this...
my LBS told me that it is normal...but i am not convinced. i have never ridden a bike that flexes like this...
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Are the brakes toed-in properly? I just took my first ride on my newly built Redline Team and the brakes worked perfectly. Of course I'm using Shimano LX M-system cantis and Kool Stop Eagle 2 pads.
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Don't know what kind of fork it is, but most forks are designed to absorb some shock from the road/trail. In order to do this they are made to be not 100% complete stiff - if they were they would be bulky/heavy and the ride would be quite harsh. Side-to-side motion is not desirable, but sort of an up-down motion, most notable at the dropouts, will help aborb some bumps. I've got a bike with a carbon fork and I've always been able to see some flex when going over rough roads.
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Originally Posted by elavil
yeah...but what about the bendy fork???
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How big a rider are you? Maybe the aluminum fork flexes more with larger riders.