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#27
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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.
#29
one less horse
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.
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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Originally Posted by gastro
The term "triple clamp" is (I think) a carryover from motorcycle terminology, and is synonomous with "crown."
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.
#31
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Originally Posted by Hank Rearden
A typical DH fork has two crowns. Each of these crowns has three clamps.
[total hijack] How many crowns does a Maverick fork have? [/total hijack]
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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.
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.
#34
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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)
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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Originally Posted by gastro
[total hijack] How many crowns does a Maverick fork have? [/total hijack]
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.
I'll sometimes call it the brake arch, a carryover from the old days when brakes used to be mounted there.
Thanks