Fork; Lack of filler
10-06-19, 03:02 AM
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Fork; Lack of filler
Hi,
I bought fork and found that under "crown" there is a gap between two elements. Some kind of filler is visible only on 1/3 of hole. I have the same second fork ( damaged), and there is no gap.
Is this problem? Is it safe to use?
I bought fork and found that under "crown" there is a gap between two elements. Some kind of filler is visible only on 1/3 of hole. I have the same second fork ( damaged), and there is no gap.
Is this problem? Is it safe to use?
10-06-19, 03:06 AM
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Might be a weak spot... Only expensive testing would tell
10-06-19, 08:01 AM
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What’s the filler in the second fork made of? If it’s metal, it might be structural. If it’s something softer, then it’s likely just the fill the gap. In that case, if it makes you feel better, buy some silicon caulk and squirt some in there
10-06-19, 09:28 AM
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@Litespud it is some kind of hard compound.
I asked LBS ( Road bikes experts) and they said that it is Brake Insert glued inside and I should not worry about too much.
I asked LBS ( Road bikes experts) and they said that it is Brake Insert glued inside and I should not worry about too much.
10-06-19, 12:36 PM
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I inspected fork from inside through the hole. It seems that glue is lets say "esthetic" element. Brake insert is one big element which goes through whole upper part of fork and above crown joins steerer tube.
