Carbon forks
08-25-20, 04:27 PM
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Carbon forks
Hi, I’m building my frame up and putting my fork on and I’ve done everything correctly yet there’s a very slight wobble if I move the forks forward and back, I’ve never had a carbon frame my past frame was firm and wouldn’t move is this normal, if not what can I do to amend this?
im not sure how to add a video highlighting the problem but I’m very stuck and would appreciate any help
im not sure how to add a video highlighting the problem but I’m very stuck and would appreciate any help
08-26-20, 08:56 AM
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08-26-20, 11:46 AM
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I have a carbon fork on one of my bikes with slight play. I think I need to cut another millimeter or two or three off of the steerer tube. I didn't want to cut it too short (you can always go shorter but can't go longer) so I played it safe. As a result my steerer tube compression plug can't compress everything as much as it needs to be compressed.
I only ride this bike occasionally and only on leisurely rides with the girlfriend so I haven't gotten around to doing anything about it yet so I can't confirm but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
I only ride this bike occasionally and only on leisurely rides with the girlfriend so I haven't gotten around to doing anything about it yet so I can't confirm but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
08-26-20, 11:48 AM
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Good shout
this could potentially be it, I haven’t cut it down yet just installed it with my handlebars to see where I want it cutting (waiting for TT handlebars)
I have a carbon fork on one of my bikes with slight play. I think I need to cut another millimeter or two or three off of the steerer tube. I didn't want to cut it too short (you can always go shorter but can't go longer) so I played it safe. As a result my steerer tube compression plug can't compress everything as much as it needs to be compressed.
I only ride this bike occasionally and on leisurely rides with the girlfriend so I haven't gotten around to doing anything about it yet so I can't confirm but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
I only ride this bike occasionally and on leisurely rides with the girlfriend so I haven't gotten around to doing anything about it yet so I can't confirm but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
08-26-20, 12:37 PM
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I have a carbon fork on one of my bikes with slight play. I think I need to cut another millimeter or two or three off of the steerer tube. I didn't want to cut it too short (you can always go shorter but can't go longer) so I played it safe. As a result my steerer tube compression plug can't compress everything as much as it needs to be compressed.
I only ride this bike occasionally and only on leisurely rides with the girlfriend so I haven't gotten around to doing anything about it yet so I can't confirm but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
I only ride this bike occasionally and only on leisurely rides with the girlfriend so I haven't gotten around to doing anything about it yet so I can't confirm but I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
Last edited by Bob the Mech; 08-26-20 at 12:44 PM.
