Originally Posted by
adlai
I sanded the inside of the crown race and I got it to fit. Still pretty snug.
My theory is that the metal in the fork expanded over time. Maybe it was compressed and then when the crown race was removed it sprung back. Anyways, it fits now and I got the crown race on.
A lot of people split their crown race. Also, since it has sealed bearings, the crown race is kind of a formality anyways and doesn't matter.
Wrong on so many levels & so many ways.
Dumbest esh I have seen in a long time.
Good luck with every bump & shock your bike experiences getting a running start as it slams into the assembly.
Be sure to let us know how the dental work goes.
Base2
(Who has broken 2 forks over loose crown race issues.)