Instructions / Assembly

ASSEMBLY

Forks

There are two different types of forks that range in styles and dimensions.

One type is a rigid fork (Figure 1) consisting of stationary tubing with

curved blades. The other type is a suspension fork (Figure 2) consisting

of stanchion tubes riding on elastomers or springs inside of a straight 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.

Check the tightness of the headset and the fork. Rotate the fork checking

for smoothness. If it feels like the fork is binding, then an adjustment will

need to be made to the headset. Move the fork in a push/pull manner

checking for tightness. If any play is detected, loosen the top nut,

adjust the bearing cup, and retighten the top nut. Recheck the rotation

and tightness. If necessary, readjust until a smooth rotation is achieved

without backward or forward movement. 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 handlebar. The fork will generally compress 1-2” and rebound quickly.

Most elastomer type forks will gradually soften with use.

Steering Tube

Crown

Brake Boss

Blade

Drop-out

Steering Tube

Brake Boss

Fork Blade

Drop-out

Brake Bridge

Crown