Fox fork protection

SavellM

Im looking for some Fox Fork protection.
Specifically the top as i have noticed a bit of cable rub, so dont want to use a small piece of like 3m, but want like a 3m sticker across the whole top, if one is available?

OR some other sort of protection on the top?

Anonymous

Where is the cable rubbing? If the cables are routed properly, then they shouldn;t rub on any part of the fork.

h34e0f

Like a clear, self-adhesive film? You could try eBay; you may find a large sheet available that you could cut down to size as you would for say, a camera LCD protector.

SavellM

Hey...

You can see in this img:


Just at the bottom of the front frame, where the fork connects to the frame/headset.
So its in a weird position where its neither here or there.

Could I shorten the outer cable a bit?
But then it would rub on the frame itself a bit more would it not?

griffter18

Id shorten the casings and fit some protection to the frame.
Halfords do some cheap clear stuff which cat be cut down and is ok
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165524
You can also get rubber slip ons like these
http://jagwireusa.com/img/products/lg/CHA0371.jpg

SavellM

Thanks mate.

I like those Jagwire thinggs
Wow looking at their site there are loads:
http://jagwireusa.com/index.php/products/v/Tube_Tops

Those white ones do you know which ones I will need?

Do you know where I can get them from over here in the UK?

Stiff_Orange

Shorten the gear cables, they are way too long (weight weenies would be having kittens). The rear brake pipe is about the correct height, maybe a bit shorter.

Go to www.biketart.com and buy a roll of bike tape. Use a piece of paper to get the right shape, you want a piece that will go around the entire front of headset shaped to go close to the tube welds on either side (sorry can't tell if it's alu of CF), don't go over the welds as it won't stick down securly, round off any corners. Transfer the shape to the tape and follow the instructions on how to apply, use a hair drier to warm the tape and make it more flexible to flow into the shape of the Head. The result will be practicaly invisible and protect the frame from rubs.

Stiff_Orange

SavellM wrote:

Thanks mate.

I like those Jagwire thinggs
Wow looking at their site there are loads:
http://jagwireusa.com/index.php/products/v/Tube_Tops

Those white ones do you know which ones I will need?

Do you know where I can get them from over here in the UK?

They don't work, When you ride hard they move on the cable and before you know it you've got rubs on the frame.

Tape is the best way, as it also protects against flying stones, off's, and when some d**khead leans their PoS against you pride and joy. When the tape gets scuffed, use a hairdryer and warm water to remove it and then replace. New bike finish for peanuts.

Anonymous

No need for frame protection there if you shorten the cables to fit. Those are far too long.

griffter18

Stiff_Orange
Jagwire protectors come free with new cables or can be bought as seperates.
They are ok and dont move if you put a bit of tape under neath them when fitting.
Where abouts in the UK are you?

As the others have said you would also be good to get some plastic frame protection as this can be easily removed & replaced and helps prevent stone chips. Try Ebay for this its usually called Heli tape and can be used all over your frame at key locations ie bottom tube, forks, Rear stantions to prevent chain rub. If your near an airport you may be able to get some from the Helecoptor guys as they use it on the rotors.

cooldad

What Yeehaa said, or just some small bits of helitape if there's still a bit of rub.
Trying to cover whole sections of bike is silly - if it's that much of a worry hang it on the wall and get a cheaper one.

cooldad

And run the rear brake around the headtube.

SavellM

cooldad wrote:

And run the rear brake around the headtube.

Will do...

And thanks all

I have some tape on order, and will shorten my cable housing slightly too

Chunkers1980

Good check on front cable routing. Can your bars spin 200 degrees either way, with all functions mostly working and not twisting stuff up too much. Helps save breakages in crashes.

stumpyjon

I'd have probably run the gear cables around the headtube as well as shortening them a bit.

paul.skibum

Surely how the cables run around the headtube is related to the cable routing from the headtube to the gears? If the routing takes the rear down the left side it would be impossible to run it around the headtube (as is the case on my Heckler).

SavellM

Yip I think you are correct Paul.

There is a grommit on the frame that is angled, I can adjust it, but it affects both cables.

stumpyjon

Might be bike specific but many will let you run them either way. Certainly my 2007 Stumpjumper has the cables crossing over the head tube and then crossing again under the BB (full length outers if that makes any difernce). Running them around the head tube increases the radius of the curve, less drag and less likely for the outers to fail prematurely.