Shims don't fit fork

kalscott14
kalscott14 Posts: 11
edited January 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all Im looking to get into dh more so I thought getting new forks for my vp free frame ( newbie no sense as u can tell) so I found some cheap drop off triples to get the feel of dh I've also bought shims to fit my fork to frame but the fork isn't the right fit for the 1.5 - 1 1/8 shims even tho I've searched the drop off triples on google which say they are 1 1/8 anyone got any advice or ideas on how I can sort this cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    How are they not correct?


    What have you bought?

    I would not be using and "shims" with fitting any forks.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • kalscott14
    kalscott14 Posts: 11
    What do u suggest I do new forks? New frame? Is there anything I can do?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Presuming your frame has a tapered headset you just need a new bottom headset cup.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    kalscott14 wrote:
    What do u suggest I do new forks? New frame? Is there anything I can do?
    Answer the questions.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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