Specialized parts online?

Crayfish

Swapping out a 2011 Specialized Futureshock for a new Fox Float 32, and need to buy the 1.5" crown race which is built into the Futureshock fork on my 2011 Stumpjumper FSR. Does anyone know where to buy this sort of part online? (I have the part number).

Also, does anybody know whether any of the standard crown races will do the job instead of the "official" Specialized crown race? (E.g. Hope / FSA etc.)

Thanks

waby1234

Might be worth a google search of the part number - I had to do this with an obscure part number for my roof rack and found the right part that way.

Crayfish

waby1234 wrote:

Might be worth a google search of the part number - I had to do this with an obscure part number for my roof rack and found the right part that way.

Yeah - tried that but all I get is the part coming up in Specialized manuals and pdf diagrams. No online bike shop appears to sell this crown race...

downhillbike

try contacting your local specialized dealer

Crayfish

downhillbike wrote:

try contacting your local specialized dealer

OK. So I called Specialized in Chessington who told me that any bike shop should have that crown race. Called three local Specialized dealerships and none of them have it in stock.

I'm thinking perhaps all crown races are the same (for a 1.5" tapered steerer, anyway) and I can just order a generic one? Problem is, they all seem to be for a certain brand of headset, and I'm not sure if a generic crown race will perfectly match the Specialized cartridge bearing and adaptor that are inside the headtube. :?

Crayfish

Make that 5 Specialized dealers now - and none have the part.

I've also figured out (from looking at several for sale on CRC), that it is a unique crown race and another brand won't do as they are all slightly different shapes.

I think it's mad that you can't just buy these online or from your LBS. The Specialized dealers say they should be able to order me one but none of them seemed very sure they could!

cooldad

Might be simpler just to get a new headset.
Something of an ironic name, Futureshock.

sniper68

Are you sure it's won't come off?I have the Specialized E150 and I was sure it wouldn't come off either when I replaced my headset but using a mall flat screwdriver between the race and crown did the trick.
If not then try Specialized direct?
020 8391 3517 Duncan Cruxton,great bloke always sorted me out 8)
Email dcruxton@specialized.com

bennett_346

It should come off intact. If not then what a poor design.

Crayfish

This link to a Specialized compatibility guide indicates that the crown race is integral to the fork (i.e. I don't think it will come off). In the diagram, my situation is the B - E combination (high bearing position in the headtube and low position on 2011 Future Shock S140TA):


http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=s092500005&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CFMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fservice.specialized.com%2Fcollateral%2Fownersguide%2Fassets%2Fpdf%2FHead-Tube-Fork-Compatibility-Guide.pdf&ei=YIXTT5LJA4Hd8APViLilAw&usg=AFQjCNGWVsU5c1vC5B71jhJYXIMyP7mp-Q&sig2=KyIVqjCv0NFkEmUtSpqpaQ

bennett_346

Ahh proprietary connections...

sniper68

ibbo68 wrote:

If not then try Specialized direct?
020 8391 3517 Duncan Cruxton,great bloke always sorted me out 8)
Email dcruxton@specialized.com

Phone ^^^^^^^^^ he will tell you one way or the other

Crayfish

ibbo68 wrote:

ibbo68 wrote:

If not then try Specialized direct?
020 8391 3517 Duncan Cruxton,great bloke always sorted me out 8)
Email dcruxton@specialized.com

Phone ^^^^^^^^^ he will tell you one way or the other

OK will do - thanks