Question about crown race!
Cogsy1976
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Hi
Just purchased a nearly new set of Fox forks for my orange patriot, have fitted to the bike but there is a small gap at the bottom of the bottom of headset (nearest forks) now I assume that its because the crown race isnt the right one and I forgot to take the old one off my old forks before selling (doh!) do I need a new headset altogether or can I buy one to fit my current headset (VP Comp)??
Any help muchos appreciated
Just purchased a nearly new set of Fox forks for my orange patriot, have fitted to the bike but there is a small gap at the bottom of the bottom of headset (nearest forks) now I assume that its because the crown race isnt the right one and I forgot to take the old one off my old forks before selling (doh!) do I need a new headset altogether or can I buy one to fit my current headset (VP Comp)??
Any help muchos appreciated
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What race is on there now?A Flock of Birds
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You need a comparable one.
Like another one that works with that headset."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
The simple answer is im not sure whats on there, it obviously isnt right as the forks arent sitting flush, do you get a crown race as part of a new headset?0
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Yes.....
Don't dispare, I bought some forks from a rider in my club, gave him the crown race back the next week.....
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Cogsy, best bet is to contact the person you sold the forks too and ask for it back! They'll almost certainly need to take it off anyway. Beyond that, VP are OEM specialists from Taiwan, and you'll probably not find the part seperately. A cheap but good headset can be sourced for not a lot, but you'd need to refit the whole thing, which is not a 2 minute job.A Flock of Birds
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Your LBS may have a few spare races laying around.....they should be able to match one with the right profile to the rest of the headset
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Cheers guys, had to get a new headset in the end LBS did yesterday for £40 so not too bad, didnt realise crown race was part of headset!!0
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