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Old 02-21-06, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MattP.
they only have 2 crowns: an upper and a lower.
Exactly.
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Old 02-21-06, 11:06 AM
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I am waiting on another 400$ and then I am getting a transition dirtbag frame and a new wheelset.
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I think he meant triple clamp. And instead of trying to make him look like a dumbass you could have just taken what he said and let it go since you obviously knew what he meant.
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Old 02-21-06, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bruiser2
I think he meant triple clamp. And instead of trying to make him look like a dumbass you could have just taken what he said and let it go since you obviously knew what he meant.
He meant tripple crown. You think he meant triple clamp. Both terms are incorrect. Others are obviously confused about the proper terminology also. Despite the pedantic tone of Hank's reply, he was trying to teach you guys something.

But I'd rather light a candle than curse your darkness, so here goes: The part of the fork that attaches the stanchions to the steerer tube is known as a "crown." Some forks have only one. They're known as "single crown" forks. Some forks have two, and they are known as "dual crown" forks. The term "triple clamp" is (I think) a carryover from motorcycle terminology, and is synonomous with "crown." To avoid confusion, I have found it is best to avoid the term "triple clamp" altogether when referring to mountain bike forks, but if you must, "double triple clamp" is technically correct when describing dual crown forks.

Hope this helps.
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Old 02-21-06, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
The term "triple clamp" is (I think) a carryover from motorcycle terminology, and is synonomous with "crown."
Crown does not equal clamp.

A typical DH fork has two crowns. Each of these crowns has three clamps. These clamps clamp, clamp, clamp away at the two fork stanchions and the steerer tube.
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Old 02-21-06, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hank Rearden
A typical DH fork has two crowns. Each of these crowns has three clamps.
Most lower crowns have only two clamps. That's why I try and avoid the term.

[total hijack] How many crowns does a Maverick fork have? [/total hijack]
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Old 02-21-06, 03:54 PM
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What is the U shaped section that connects the legs called, or does it even have a name? (just curious)
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My wish is to get my new\used frame\fork here so I can build it (2 weeks).
And that I dont wreck it or myself whan I start pushing it a bit more in the freeride vein of riding.
@ 40, I'm taking WAY longer to heal from injury.
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Old 02-21-06, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by erhan
What is the U shaped section that connects the legs called, or does it even have a name? (just curious)
The arch?

I'll sometimes call it the brake arch, a carryover from the old days when brakes used to be mounted there.
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Old 02-21-06, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
[total hijack] How many crowns does a Maverick fork have? [/total hijack]
Two crowns.

The lower is welded and has no clamps. The upper has three clamps.
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Originally Posted by gastro
The arch?

I'll sometimes call it the brake arch, a carryover from the old days when brakes used to be mounted there.
Oh the arch
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