Advice on forks and headset.

chingy8888
chingy8888 Posts: 2
edited June 2007 in MTB general
I have a Carrera Kraken SE MTB 2003. Ive changed my forks to marzocchi junior t 2003, 140travel. Halfords said the travels too much to handle on my frame.But others says its ok. Also i have a internal headset, which i need to change, but i dont know, which model i need. I purchased one and it wasnt the right size. All i know is that i need cane creek internal headset but im not sure, which model. Please help.

chingy8888

Comments

  • You put what on your Kraken?

    140mm DC forks are way OTT for that bike.



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  • mmm_pie
    mmm_pie Posts: 1,934
    Bye bye frame. Why put those forks on that bike? Oh right, to look cool.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Mmm 2003 J T. 170mm travel....... ..

    i wonder why you need a new headset. same type as already fitted.
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  • rubber side up
    rubber side up Posts: 2,150
    When your headtube is separated from the rest of the frame while your out riding, don't forget to post pics of the hospital visit ;)

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  • ddoogie
    ddoogie Posts: 4,159
    When you say "others said it would be ok". Who do you mean? Your mates? If so, slap them, listen to Halfords and take off the forks.

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