|   HOW DO I REMOVE A THREADLESS FORK FROM MY MOUNTAIN BIKE | wake
Jun 4, 2002 10:11 AM | | i just got a psylo fork adn was wondering how i take out my fork from my bike, its probably easy but i need some help |
| No offense but... | Louie
Jun 4, 2002 10:20 AM | | ...if you can't figure out how to remove a threadless fork, maybe you should take it to a shop. Why are you trying to remove it in the first place? |
| Let your shop do it. | MongooseMan
Jun 4, 2002 11:06 AM | | You would be better off to let your local bike shop do it. If you don't know what your doing you could mess up your new fork. My shop only charged me $45 to install mine and did it in 2 hours. |
| Dude, you got ripped off | Lothar of the Hill People
Jun 4, 2002 11:30 AM | | $45 & two hours to install a fork, you got ripped off. |
| Dude, you got ripped off | DISTURBER
Jun 4, 2002 3:37 PM | | ACTUALLY $45 IS A PRETTY FAIR PRICE FOR AN INSTALL. DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFACS OF REINSTALLING THE BRAKES(A LONGER FORK USES LONGER BRAKE AND POSSIBLY SHIFT LINES), ADDITIONAL PARTS ETC. |
| Dude, you got ripped off | Desloc
Jun 4, 2002 8:39 PM | | I pay $20CAN at my LBS to have a fork/headset switched out.
Des |
| Cheaper than other bike shops | MongooseMan
Jun 5, 2002 7:22 AM | | All of the other bike shop around wanted $55 to $60 and 5 to 6 hours to change it. And I would have had to drive an hour just to have it done. I was able to drop my bike off at lunch and pick it up after work. |
| take a look at it | Re-Pete
Jun 4, 2002 12:05 PM | | People may be heitant to tell you how cause if you stuff up and hurt yourself someone is likely to get sued
its not that hard just take a look at it
If you cant work it out then as said before mabey you shouldnt do it
I'm sure you could find a book that'll tell you how to do this and more
anyway heres a hint you need an allen key |
| Nice answer! WTF it techtalk for? | Mikey
Jun 4, 2002 1:45 PM | | This forum EXISTS so that people can help each other out in working on their bikes. "Look at it" "Find a book". LOL. |
| So wheres your instructions?? | Re-Pete
Jun 4, 2002 8:36 PM | | If you object to my responce
While I do agree these forums are here to help
I am concerned that if somone needs to ask how to remove a fork they may not have the mechanical skills (or tools) to do the job or more importantly put the fork back on properly which could result in someone getting hurt
On the other hand had the question been how do I replace the headset or how tight should I tourqe the top cap so as not to damage the headset we may have been more forthcoming with the answers
Anyway I'll just return to my shed and try to work out how to put my seat down a bit |
| So wheres your instructions?? | Mikey
Jun 5, 2002 8:38 AM | | I didn't offer instructions because I haven't done it. |
| Here it is in two steps... | msylvan
Jun 4, 2002 2:07 PM | | 1. Take off stem cap, stem, and/or spacers.
2. Take off fork.
Normally requires one allen wrench (usually 5mm).
To install reverse the instructions, but be careful not to under or over torque the bolts when reinstalling.
Having said all of this, if you have to ask, get help the first time you do this from either your LBS or a knowledgable friend. |
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