(Issue Resolved and closed) Gap between fork and head tube - Page 2

Hindmost · #16 07-03-2020, 01:43 PM

Cool frame. Will you be posting pictures?

Rpou · #17 07-03-2020, 02:03 PM

Definitely.

Waiting on the group set to get in before I can finish the build but in a couple of weeks I will post some after its all built up. Here are some more of the frameset. I couldn't find another Carb Level Plus like this so when I saw it I had to get it. From what I have seen these frames always came with some pretty crazy paint schemes that were more like poster art.

ultraman6970 · #18 07-03-2020, 02:09 PM

Super nice frame, did you put grease to the crownrace, right?

old_fat_and_slow · #19 07-03-2020, 02:23 PM

Good job! Love Fondriest frames.

Post the build when you are done.

Rpou · #20 07-03-2020, 02:29 PM

I greased up under the crown and around the steerer tube pretty good before I smashed it down and beads of grease came out all around underneath as I pressed it down.

I just dry fit the fork in there for now to check the gap so I will grease up the rest before final install.

eddief · #21 07-03-2020, 03:12 PM

of beauty. knowledge too.

m_sasso · #22 07-03-2020, 05:03 PM

You are now a certified bicycle mechanic! Haha! Nice work, looks good. Don't hesitate to ask if you run into some other difficulties, always rewarding assembling your own bike.

Rpou · #23 07-18-2020, 01:26 PM

Just wanted to post the final build after it was complete for those folks that helped me with the crown race issue. I have a couple nice rides so far and I am really happy with this bike.

Black Dog · #24 07-18-2020, 02:10 PM

Not to poo poo on your victory but how will you ever be able to get the race off in the future without damaging the fork? You may have been better off sanding the inside of the race down a bit or the base of the fork. All said and done if the race only has to sport a sealed bearing then it should never need to be changed.

ColonelJLloyd · #25 07-18-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Dog

Not to poo poo on your victory but how will you ever be able to get the race off in the future without damaging the fork? You may have been better off sanding the inside of the race down a bit or the base of the fork. All said and done if the race only has to sport a sealed bearing then it should never need to be changed.

Curious how you personally remove crown races from forks.

thirdgenbird · #26 07-18-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Dog

Not to poo poo on your victory but how will you ever be able to get the race off in the future without damaging the fork?

With the appropriate removal tool. Unless I missed something, the parts were in spec and installed as-intended by the manufacturer.

oldpotatoe · #27 07-19-2020, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Dog

Not to poo poo on your victory but how will you ever be able to get the race off in the future without damaging the fork? You may have been better off sanding the inside of the race down a bit or the base of the fork. All said and done if the race only has to sport a sealed bearing then it should never need to be changed.

PARK 3 'leg' tool and probably others will take the fork crown race off w/o mucking up the fork..it's what they do.

https://www.parktool.com/product/adj...tegory=Headset

Black Dog · #28 07-19-2020, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

PARK 3 'leg' tool and probably others will take the fork crown race off w/o mucking up the fork..it's what they do.

https://www.parktool.com/product/adj...tegory=Headset

Thats a good solution. I still worry about crown races that have to be hammered on a frozen fork after boiling the race. I would suggest that sanding the inside of the race or the crown to get a better fit would lead to less issues down the road in terms of removal.

old_fat_and_slow · #29 07-19-2020, 11:34 AM

Great job with the build! Can't go wrong with Chorus. Way to show that effing crown race who's boss!

Hope you eventually cut the fork steerer tube a bit.

Enjoy.

charliedid · #30 07-19-2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Dog

Thats a good solution. I still worry about crown races that have to be hammered on a frozen fork after boiling the race. I would suggest that sanding the inside of the race or the crown to get a better fit would lead to less issues down the road in terms of removal.

I would think "sanding" vs milling would leave the race out of round making it harder to remove?

I'm just throwing it out there and I have never had a fork that the race didn't need to be whacked on to get it seated except for my Emonda.