Installing Forks

Unknown · June 2007

I have no idea on how much labour should cost so thought i'd get some kind of an idea about it here so I can recognise a good price.

Like, for instance, how much about would it be to have forks fitted? (If I already have the forks that I need)

Unknown · June 2007

œ25 most shops charge to fit forks [:D]

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Seagull · June 2007

œ15 is more reasonable, its a very quick job with the correct tools, and not that hard even without the correct tools.

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Unknown · June 2007

Sounds reasonable. Is this a job that the beginner shouldnt try?

Unknown · June 2007

Just do it yourself. It was one of the first 'proper' things I did on my bike.

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Unknown · June 2007

nah, let the shop do it, if you kock up cutting the steerer tube you're skrewed

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Frankie

nah, let the shop do it, if you kock up cutting the steerer tube you're skrewed

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Marking how long it needs to be, marking the line with masking tape, cutting with a hacksaw, and getting rid of burrs with a file...?

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Unknown · June 2007

If its as little as œ15 (or even œ25) then i'll let a shop do it. Iam tempted to have a go though, but I will have to resist.

Unknown · June 2007

Maybe its 'cos Im a cheapskate 16yr old,. but œ15 seems a decent saving for doing a relatively easy task...!

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Unknown · June 2007

Park tools will take you through it.

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Unknown · June 2007

Is it that easy?

Unknown · June 2007

IMO it is.

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Unknown · June 2007

Its time consuming, but straight forward. Installing the crown race and star nut is the hardest part, but with care and patience will be done in a few mins.

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Unknown · June 2007

Oh yeah, gettin the star nut in was a PITA, but I realised it doesnt have to be THAT straight...

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Unknown · June 2007

I don't think fitting forks is something anyone should attempt unless they know what they're doing. If you make a mistake it's inevitably a rather expensive one.

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Unknown · June 2007

True, but I think its more time consuming than anything. You really have to be pretty dumb to cut the steerer too short!

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Unknown · June 2007

Seriously, what could you do wrong? Cut the steerer too long? Measure twice (or five times), cut once.

If you push the star nut in too far/wonkily, just bang it out the other end...

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by supersonic

You really have to be pretty dumb to cut the steerer too short!
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Like that's the only thing that could go wrong? If you don't really know what you're doing then it's a pretty involved job... Certainly not one I'd recommend for a beginner (not insinuating that the original poster is a beginner).

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Unknown · June 2007

Iam a beginner Cazz, I think the sensible approach may be best, as you say.

Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Cazzdevil

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by supersonic

You really have to be pretty dumb to cut the steerer too short!
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Like that's the only thing that could go wrong? If you don't really know what you're doing then it's a pretty involved job... Certainly not one I'd recommend for a beginner (not insinuating that the original poster is a beginner).

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Not trying to be an arguementative prat, but, apart from the star nut, what else is there?
You mean things like bolting on the brake calipers?

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Unknown · June 2007

someone on here cut a fork too short as i remember, also, cutting it square is not a no brainer, nor is crushing a steel tube. Given that getting it wrong could wreck œ300 of fork. Would you take a 20/1 bet on getting it right?

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Unknown · June 2007

Got these on there way http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=12878

I wont be counting my chickens till they turn up though.

Got some quotes back for fitting them, thought it might be of interest.

Altrincham Bike Shak - œ24
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op - œ20
Merlin - œ15

Ive still not ruled out fitting it myself as a friend of mine is also keen to try his hand at our first bit of work on a bike.

Unknown · June 2007

how do you fit the crown race (without any tools), i ahve looked on ParkTools but with no luck...

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Unknown · June 2007

Push it onto the steerer tube...

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Unknown · June 2007

Do it yourself [8D] Just measure and measure again. Then again to make sure [:D], it's easy.
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">how do you fit the crown race (without any tools), i ahve looked on ParkTools but with no luck...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Without any tools at all?! Just knock it down with a flat head screwdriver going around the steerer.

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http://www.diaryofamountainbiker.co.uk/ ... #crownrace

try this

Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Minimole
Not trying to be an arguementative prat, but, apart from the star nut, what else is there?
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I meant things like getting the crown race off the old fork (mine was seized on solid, not even the proper crown race tool could get it off properly), putting it ON the new fork, cutting the steerer tube straight, remembering which order the bits of the headset go back on (which for a beginner can be confusing), knowing which order to tighten the bolts - stem & top cap, getting the star nut in straight, knowing how far down to hammer the star nut (and risking it going too far).

There are a plethora of complications which is why I think that for a beginner it's too complicated a job to attempt and too pricey should it go wrong.

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Unknown · June 2007

When do you stop being a 'beginner' and a competant mechanic? It certainly isnt based on riding capability.
Surely you have to start somewhere...?

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Unknown · June 2007

Yeah, but start with things like setting up your brakes and gears, lubing cables, making adjustments etc. I certainly wouldn't jump straight in the deep end with something as complicated as installing a set of forks.

I consider myself a competent mechanic and I started with simpler things and gradually worked my way up.

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Wolf · June 2007

It took me hours to figure out how to change my brake pads, and even so I got air into the system [:D]. Everything looks easier when you have done it before, I wouldn't attempt anything unless you are with a competent mechanic.

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Wolf

I wouldn't attempt anything unless you are with a competent mechanic.
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But then how do you become a competent mechanic?
As Cazz says, and I agree, you have to start somewhere; start small.

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