Washer on fork?
05-30-11, 11:01 AM
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Washer on fork?
Does anyone have a washer on their fork or do you just use a locknut?
My bike came with this washer piece but I dont think it's necessary since I dont have it on any other bikes.
Thoughts?
My bike came with this washer piece but I dont think it's necessary since I dont have it on any other bikes.
Thoughts?
05-30-11, 11:03 AM
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I like keeping washers between the fork/frame and outer axle nuts on solid axle wheels personally.
(assuming that's what you're talking about.)
(assuming that's what you're talking about.)
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Are you talking about a threaded headset?
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They're optional, but I especially like them on bikes with aluminum rear dropouts. They tend to get dug up a bit after a few years. Washer usage slows the digging and gouging process.
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05-30-11, 11:26 AM
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Yep, I run washers when I have them. They can make wheelchanges slower so you may wish to ditch them if you need to swap out wheels often and/or quickly.
They're optional, but I especially like them on bikes with aluminum rear dropouts. They tend to get dug up a bit after a few years. Washer usage slows the digging and gouging process.
They're optional, but I especially like them on bikes with aluminum rear dropouts. They tend to get dug up a bit after a few years. Washer usage slows the digging and gouging process.
Thanks.
