|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
hi,
I've got a Barracuda MTB whose fork I'd like to swap. I've got a RockShox Judy TT uncut fork and was wondering, is it a task that should be left to a shop? It seems easy enough, but knowing murphy's law, are there any little things that would get in the way? Basically all it looks like I have to do is cut the fork (just where the stem ends?), and get the long metal bolt that goes through the centre. Is that right? Anyone knows approx how much it would cost to get it done at a store? thanks -- is a valid email address. Don't remove anything! |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
BEFORE you cut make sure you thead on the top headset so that AFTER you cut
you can unthread it and then use it Mistake 1 is always when they forget this and the thread is F#$@& before it even been used. Anyway thats what it was like when i did it 15+ yars ago as a kid oh go to a shop too if its only $20 ( new sharp hacksaw blade would cost you $6-10) D ---------------------------------------------------------- Dallas Goldburg Mouse in the House When in doubt, jiggle the cable. ----------------------------------------------------------- "Colnagodream" wrote in message ... well i would say if you are unsure take it to your LBS.....I had a bike done about 4 weeks ago and it cost $20..... $20 well spent i reckon Webby "eug k" wrote in message ... hi, I've got a Barracuda MTB whose fork I'd like to swap. I've got a RockShox Judy TT uncut fork and was wondering, is it a task that should be left to a shop? It seems easy enough, but knowing murphy's law, are there any little things that would get in the way? Basically all it looks like I have to do is cut the fork (just where the stem ends?), and get the long metal bolt that goes through the centre. Is that right? Anyone knows approx how much it would cost to get it done at a store? thanks -- is a valid email address. Don't remove anything! |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
BEFORE you cut make sure you thead on the top headset so that AFTER you cut
you can unthread it and then use it Mistake 1 is always when they forget this and the thread is F#$@& before it even been used. Anyway thats what it was like when i did it 15+ yars ago as a kid oh go to a shop too if its only $20 ( new sharp hacksaw blade would cost you $6-10) D ---------------------------------------------------------- Dallas Goldburg Mouse in the House When in doubt, jiggle the cable. ----------------------------------------------------------- "Colnagodream" wrote in message ... well i would say if you are unsure take it to your LBS.....I had a bike done about 4 weeks ago and it cost $20..... $20 well spent i reckon Webby "eug k" wrote in message ... hi, I've got a Barracuda MTB whose fork I'd like to swap. I've got a RockShox Judy TT uncut fork and was wondering, is it a task that should be left to a shop? It seems easy enough, but knowing murphy's law, are there any little things that would get in the way? Basically all it looks like I have to do is cut the fork (just where the stem ends?), and get the long metal bolt that goes through the centre. Is that right? Anyone knows approx how much it would cost to get it done at a store? thanks -- is a valid email address. Don't remove anything! |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
eug k:
hi, I've got a Barracuda MTB whose fork I'd like to swap. I've got a RockShox Judy TT uncut fork and was wondering, is it a task that should be left to a shop? It seems easy enough, but knowing murphy's law, are there any little things that would get in the way? Basically all it looks like I have to do is cut the fork (just where the stem ends?), and get the long metal bolt that goes through the centre. Is that right? Anyone knows approx how much it would cost to get it done at a store? thanks It's more straightforward than you might think. Get a pipe cutter fron your local hardware store (won't cost much more than about $10), or if you trust your skills to saw the steerer tube square, use a hacksaw. Make sure you fit the fork first before cutting anything, ie put it on with the headset and stem (and any spacers). If you're not using spacers now, I recommend you allow for at least a 10mm spacer on top of the stem so that if you decide to change stems later on, you can fit a different stem which may have a larger-sized steerer clamp. With all these in place, mark the fork steerer at the point from where it sticks out, take it off, then cut it about 3mm BELOW where you marked it. This is so when you fit it back on after cutting, the steerer tube will be about 3mm below the stem steerer clamp. Take care removing the headset crown race from the old fork, and you can use an appropriately-sized copper or PVC pipe to push it on the new fork crown. You can even use a large shift spanner to press it down. If you're using the old headset star-fangled nut, take it off by pushing it down the old fork tube until it comes out of the bottom of the crown. Buying a new one is better. Fit the new fork, star-fangled nut, stem and any spacers, and tighten the headset bolt _only until_ no play is evident on the bearings (put the front brakes on and gently push the bike forward and back, while putting your fingers between the headtube and headset to feel for any play). Do not overtighten. The advantage of doing it yourself is the new skill you acquire, and the pride of having done it yourself. On the other hand, if you can't be bothered, just take it to a bike shop. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
eug k:
hi, I've got a Barracuda MTB whose fork I'd like to swap. I've got a RockShox Judy TT uncut fork and was wondering, is it a task that should be left to a shop? It seems easy enough, but knowing murphy's law, are there any little things that would get in the way? Basically all it looks like I have to do is cut the fork (just where the stem ends?), and get the long metal bolt that goes through the centre. Is that right? Anyone knows approx how much it would cost to get it done at a store? thanks It's more straightforward than you might think. Get a pipe cutter fron your local hardware store (won't cost much more than about $10), or if you trust your skills to saw the steerer tube square, use a hacksaw. Make sure you fit the fork first before cutting anything, ie put it on with the headset and stem (and any spacers). If you're not using spacers now, I recommend you allow for at least a 10mm spacer on top of the stem so that if you decide to change stems later on, you can fit a different stem which may have a larger-sized steerer clamp. With all these in place, mark the fork steerer at the point from where it sticks out, take it off, then cut it about 3mm BELOW where you marked it. This is so when you fit it back on after cutting, the steerer tube will be about 3mm below the stem steerer clamp. Take care removing the headset crown race from the old fork, and you can use an appropriately-sized copper or PVC pipe to push it on the new fork crown. You can even use a large shift spanner to press it down. If you're using the old headset star-fangled nut, take it off by pushing it down the old fork tube until it comes out of the bottom of the crown. Buying a new one is better. Fit the new fork, star-fangled nut, stem and any spacers, and tighten the headset bolt _only until_ no play is evident on the bearings (put the front brakes on and gently push the bike forward and back, while putting your fingers between the headtube and headset to feel for any play). Do not overtighten. The advantage of doing it yourself is the new skill you acquire, and the pride of having done it yourself. On the other hand, if you can't be bothered, just take it to a bike shop. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 22:35:53 +1000, "Dallas Goldburg"
@au wrote: BEFORE you cut make sure you thead on the top headset so that AFTER you cut you can unthread it and then use it Likely to be threadless style these days - not always, mind you, but threadless is the current "standard" for mtb forks. Dallas is still right for threaded forks, I just think the Judy TT will be threadless. Tony F www.thefathippy.com |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 22:35:53 +1000, "Dallas Goldburg"
@au wrote: BEFORE you cut make sure you thead on the top headset so that AFTER you cut you can unthread it and then use it Likely to be threadless style these days - not always, mind you, but threadless is the current "standard" for mtb forks. Dallas is still right for threaded forks, I just think the Judy TT will be threadless. Tony F www.thefathippy.com |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
well, have the thread cutting tool in place before you cut, assuming that it
is a 'die' tool, so that when you rethread after cutting to the CORRECT length and SQUARE you are able to thread without making a mess. the $20.00 LBS sounds good. tony f" wrote in message ... On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 22:35:53 +1000, "Dallas Goldburg" @au wrote: BEFORE you cut make sure you thead on the top headset so that AFTER you cut you can unthread it and then use it Likely to be threadless style these days - not always, mind you, but threadless is the current "standard" for mtb forks. Dallas is still right for threaded forks, I just think the Judy TT will be threadless. Tony F www.thefathippy.com |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
well, have the thread cutting tool in place before you cut, assuming that it
is a 'die' tool, so that when you rethread after cutting to the CORRECT length and SQUARE you are able to thread without making a mess. the $20.00 LBS sounds good. tony f" wrote in message ... On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 22:35:53 +1000, "Dallas Goldburg" @au wrote: BEFORE you cut make sure you thead on the top headset so that AFTER you cut you can unthread it and then use it Likely to be threadless style these days - not always, mind you, but threadless is the current "standard" for mtb forks. Dallas is still right for threaded forks, I just think the Judy TT will be threadless. Tony F www.thefathippy.com |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Installing own fork?
Jose Rizal wrote:
eug k: [....] I've got a Barracuda MTB whose fork I'd like to swap. I've got a RockShox Judy TT uncut fork and was wondering, is it a task that [....] It's more straightforward than you might think. Get a pipe cutter fron your local hardware store (won't cost much more than about $10), or if you trust your skills to saw the steerer tube square, use a hacksaw. [...] Take care removing the headset crown race from the old fork, and you can use an appropriately-sized copper or PVC pipe to push it on the new fork crown. You can even use a large shift spanner to press it down. [...] The advantage of doing it yourself is the new skill you acquire, and the pride of having done it yourself. On the other hand, if you can't be bothered, just take it to a bike shop. Thanks heaps for taking the time to type all that.. I was gonna go do it today, then suddenly decided to just send it in as a pipe cutter isn't that cheap here. The local bike store says that it'll cost $20-$30 depending on what needs to be done. Seeing that it'll probably cost around the same price to do it myself and that I won't be cutting pipes anytime soon, i decided to send it in. I'll miss the pride of saying i did it myself, but oh well! -- is a valid email address. Don't remove anything! |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Wheel flop, fork length, and head angle | cheg | Techniques | 12 | March 25th 04 06:51 AM |
Columbus Muscle fork: Feedback Please | Rik O'Shea | Techniques | 12 | December 28th 03 05:32 AM |
Road fork advice/recommendations | Dan Daniel | Techniques | 8 | November 10th 03 11:42 PM |
Colnago Precisa Steel Fork advice | Bruce Gilbert | Techniques | 0 | September 7th 03 01:19 PM |
Rust in front fork | Ted Bennett | Techniques | 6 | August 19th 03 05:47 AM |