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Forks
There are two different types of forks that vary in styles and
dimensions. One type is a rigid fork (Figure 1) consisting of sta-
tionary tubing with curved blades. The other type is a
suspension fork (Figure 2) consisting of inner stanchion tubes
riding on elastomers or springs inside of a straight outer fork
leg. This mechanism acts as a shock absorber with a specified
amount of travel that varies between models. Some suspension
forks are not adjustable and are very difficult to disassemble. If
service is needed on a suspension fork, consult a professional
bicycle repair technician.
Do not attempt to disassemble a suspension fork
yourself. Consult a professional bicycle repair
technician.
If your bike is equipped with a suspension fork, check that the
fork compresses and rebounds smoothly. To do this, place the
fork dropouts against the ground, push and release the handle-
bar. The fork will generally compress 1-2” and rebound quickly.
Most elastomer type forks will gradually soften with use.
Steerer Tube
Crown
Brake Boss
Blade
Drop-out
1.
Steerer Tube
Brake Boss
Fork Blade
Drop-out
Brake Bridge
Crown
2.
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Shifters
Tighten the bolts that clamp the shifters and brake
levers to the handlebar using a 5mm Allen key or
Phillips head screwdriver. This step is completed at the
factory, but it should be checked before operating your
bicycle.
(Figure 1) Handlebar with Grip Shifter.
(Figure 2) Top mounted thumb shifter.
Failure to properly tighten clamping bolts may cause sudden
movement of the component resulting in loss of steering control.
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1.
Shifter binder bolt
(2.5mm Allen key)
Brake lever binder bolt (tighten from top side)
(5mm Allen key)
2.
Shifter binder bolt
(4mm Allen key)