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How to cut and install a new bike fork 

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Music: Aufbruch im Kartoffelfeld - Melodie by Paul G. Walter
We are going to install a new fork.
First you put the lower slotted ring on the steer tube
Now put the steer tube trough the head tube and install the upper slotted ring and cover plate.
Now install all the spacers you need.
Push the fork up and install the stem. Now mark the upper edge of stem on steer tube.
Use a tool to fix the forks in to the vice and cut the steer tube about 3 mm below the line you draw.
Smooth the sharp edges with the file.
Now you have to install the star nut. I used a small screwdriver and a rubber hammer. Be careful not to damage the legs at the bottom.
Heavily grease lower slotted ring and upper bearing.
Install the fork and the slotted ring.
Put on cover plate, spacers, stem and top cap. Tighten the screw to the point where the fork has no play.
Tighten the bolts of the stem.

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@UTuberoni
@UTuberoni 11 лет назад
Thank you! Very good, no nonsense instructions & narrated at a smooth pace; my kind of video :)
@Varak8e
@Varak8e 10 лет назад
i thought it is rocket science!! thanx for simplifying
@adityasaha9617
@adityasaha9617 Год назад
9 year didnt matter very straight forward video no nonsense instruction ❤️
@arrchee88
@arrchee88 10 лет назад
Thanks a lot for the video. Now i will use your video how to install a new bike fork video in my new Giant MTB frame. This is a very good technical info on how to install a new bike fork even for tapered and straight steering tube. I will recommend to use pipe cutter for cutting the steering tube for easy and straight cutting. Thanks a lot and God bless.
@Dakiller1243
@Dakiller1243 8 лет назад
easy peasy thanks man. Now all I need is money.
@moonte7933
@moonte7933 8 лет назад
haha😃
@anticcp8524
@anticcp8524 10 лет назад
thanks so much, there were so many different bearings that made me confused. and after watching this videos ,i will never trust my local store. i live in a small city in China. those mechanics in bike store are not specialized enough and poorly installed my first carbon road bike. The next time ,i will install them myself ! appreciate
@simons1992
@simons1992 10 лет назад
I just want to add that you shouldn't overtighten the top cap as the fork will press against the headset a tad too much and can cause increased wear and tear and not feel as smooth as it could
@vn8272
@vn8272 2 года назад
The best video on RU-vid how to explain how to do this thank you so much ✋😎✋
@FarmerFpv
@FarmerFpv 4 года назад
That was an excellent tutorial straight to the point, Fantastic job sir!
@dickie997
@dickie997 11 лет назад
Thanks for the video it's a shame that so many people are so negative about your efforts to help them.
@timshanemelton
@timshanemelton 3 года назад
Glad I discovered this video today. Thanks 😊
@DamienzTheBand
@DamienzTheBand 3 года назад
It´s good to include the specifics on which type of fork and which type of steering type you are using.
@richardpurkis3249
@richardpurkis3249 11 лет назад
It's a pretty good video in comparison to others. it gives you a good basis to go on, use google if you need to know any more if you're not able to figure it out yourself. 1) not many bikes use a split design these days 2) that's your personal preference, a lot of people like a plush stem and top cap, nothing above it, looks a lot better and you know it. 3) Does not make it a bad video 4) You're right on that one and 5) For the purpose of the tutorial, it doesn't matter.
@xxfyrezgamerxx6279
@xxfyrezgamerxx6279 5 лет назад
Love this video you put the camera right up to the forks so i can see what your talking about and what parts go where unlike other channels. I just took my forks off because im getting some forks that are a bit rusty but theyre amazing forks they are like the rock shox boxxer forks same design but different company going to install them to see if they are the right size and if they are gonna remove the rust re grease them and make them like new basically restoring them lol.
@TheUrzur
@TheUrzur 11 лет назад
thanks, finally useful and easy to understand video of what i was looking for.
@srrtbb
@srrtbb 11 лет назад
Thanks for this useful information! One of the best I had seen!
@MoritzGilsdorf
@MoritzGilsdorf 11 лет назад
Excellent tutorial! I will build up my 301 the next days and installing the fork is the part I was most scared off. Not anymore. :-)
@johnnyfivemile
@johnnyfivemile 10 лет назад
Very very very helpful! thanks for posting this!
@MrKubasvensken
@MrKubasvensken 11 лет назад
Thank you for this video; it had learned me that I can forget to try change the fork by myself! :)
@geidorei
@geidorei 8 лет назад
Thanks for video - mine fork has slipped a couple of mm, now I can fix.
@neadof4222
@neadof4222 6 лет назад
Thanks to show it how to do it, it's was and excellent well done job today in my bike
@jesusious
@jesusious Год назад
Good job!
@ElectronicPleasure
@ElectronicPleasure 11 лет назад
Star Nut design is not the best. Think they could have designed a stronger fork fitting back when they made this a standard. But the video is well presented and informative and that is all that matters. Well done!
@brendanwilding9689
@brendanwilding9689 5 лет назад
Thank you! Most complete video on this that I have found on youtube, cheers!
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 лет назад
You know what they say: Measure twice, cut once :)
@BuildBreakFix
@BuildBreakFix 3 года назад
Thank god for Wal-Mart rofl!
@concretecubes
@concretecubes 11 лет назад
If you use care, you can cut the fork to a certain size, and use spacers, that way the imperfections in the cutting won't show :D That's what I did!
@ReedoAce
@ReedoAce Год назад
And magically the snowflake ❄️ inside the forks appeared 😅😎
@mountainbiker44
@mountainbiker44 6 лет назад
Nice to the point video. Thanks
@thomasfernandes2782
@thomasfernandes2782 3 года назад
Thanks
@missjjomae3103
@missjjomae3103 4 года назад
Excellent even for me
@jmard24
@jmard24 10 лет назад
I would never use a screwdriver to install a star nut. You run the risk of knocking the threads out of it. I use a socket. Don't worry so much about trying to put it in straight. The star nut will flex and go in if it is a little crooked. I just installed new forks on my bike and did it this way and it worked just fine. I also removed the old star nut from my old forks by knocking the star nut through the bottom and there is no damage to the star nut.
@Patrick94GSR
@Patrick94GSR 9 лет назад
Thomas Winfree I put the top cap bolt through my star nut as a guide, then found a deep socket that would fit over the bolt head, and used the actual socket to push the star nut in, hitting with a rubber mallet.
@tomcat6412
@tomcat6412 11 лет назад
Well spotted wildkathappy !
@grahamcremer4956
@grahamcremer4956 10 лет назад
Great video
@gunner00745cal
@gunner00745cal 8 лет назад
im glad i ask. thank you so much
@John_D2
@John_D2 9 лет назад
straight forward , the easy way. campy style headset.
@chesshooligan1282
@chesshooligan1282 6 лет назад
That fork will wobble. You need to put a little bit of weight on the top tube so the fork is firmly pressed against the frame.
@stevepodraza6363
@stevepodraza6363 7 лет назад
Do have any videos showing the bearings being installed?
@Euan1845
@Euan1845 9 лет назад
Extremely helpful!!
@anio6865
@anio6865 Год назад
Do you know for certain, with folding handlebars, if it matters if the stem on the forks are threaded or not ? Mine is an ebike if that matters...
@techguy9023
@techguy9023 Год назад
Is there an adapter to fit V brakes ? I found a nice fork for a 26 inch to replace a rusted one on a 24. The mounting boss is about an inch off so now the pad rubs the sidewall instead of the rim. Put 26 inch wheels on? Might not fit in rear.
@richardpurkis3249
@richardpurkis3249 11 лет назад
5.5 inch? In length yes, but the headtube is measured by its diameter. Usually 1 1/8 inches, 1 1/4 inches or 1.5 inches. If you follow this step by step, take your time, there should be no problem, and to be honest you don't need to measure anything in this process, just marking out ready to cut. What exactly are you asking?
@Neworder-band
@Neworder-band 10 лет назад
Motorex Oil of Switzerland :-)
@joserobertobarduchi4982
@joserobertobarduchi4982 3 года назад
Você soldou a parte da rosca?
@GILI3GILI3
@GILI3GILI3 11 лет назад
Hi Bikebook. Good video, but... I need an advice. I have old frame, with rock shox pilot sl...can i have some problems with installing some newer fork, suntour xcm V3 or XCM M-LO, XCR for example. I mean, could parts like crown and rest from headset could be useful on mentioned types of forks. Thanks a lot...
@sepg5084
@sepg5084 3 года назад
Question: why cut 3mm below the line? Wouldn't it result in a situation where the part of the stem that has the upper bolt is not clamping down properly with the steerer tube? I cut my forks 1mm above the line, then put a 2mm spacer below the top cap. This way my top cap pushes against the spacer, the spacer pushes against the stem, and both upper and lower bolts are making the stem fully clamp down the steerer tube. Am i doing it wrong or are there any negative effects on my stem/steerer tube by doing so?
@donovanswift5010
@donovanswift5010 3 года назад
Because the blade is 3mm or has a 3mm bite
@1koolbiker
@1koolbiker 11 лет назад
What fork did you fit and what travel did you have? The fork looks good.
@alanmarchand3175
@alanmarchand3175 9 лет назад
Looked like the star nut was pretty darn close to the top, should be a bit further down I think no ?
@JOHN-uj4zg
@JOHN-uj4zg 2 года назад
Is it bad if the star nut is close to the top?
@Spirit451
@Spirit451 11 лет назад
To be more specific. Do you install a star nut? Since downhill bike use direct mount stem, there is no way to install a top cap. I was thinking that the upper crown tighten the fork to the headtube. No video was found to support my claim.
@dineshsaur660
@dineshsaur660 Год назад
It went together easily in less than an hour. ru-vid.comUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
@HH-sd1of
@HH-sd1of 6 лет назад
Is it dangerous to leave it uncut, and move the spacers above the stem? Especially when using a carbon fork?
@mutsnuts1989
@mutsnuts1989 10 лет назад
where can I get that cutting sleeve?
@AlexeiPavlov
@AlexeiPavlov 7 лет назад
performance bicycle store
@8584zender
@8584zender 7 лет назад
Yep. The performance one has a tab that fits into a table vice. Nice to have for cutting all sorts of pipes.
@Pyrotrons
@Pyrotrons 6 лет назад
I've worked a lot of steel but I haven't tried what I'm about to recommend... a $5.00 pipe-cutter from the hardware store.
@fimbles1015
@fimbles1015 4 года назад
Big jubilee clip also works and is probably slightly cheaper and more adjustable.
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 лет назад
It is RockShox Lyrik 170mm.
@jackkessler9876
@jackkessler9876 7 лет назад
You blew past the "tool to hold the tube in the vise". What tool? What is it called? Where can I get one?
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 лет назад
Lose the stem and fully tighten the star nut on the top. This should pull the fork up into the head tube.
@josefrank2702
@josefrank2702 6 лет назад
Tank you
@thegamingdad3462
@thegamingdad3462 2 года назад
Could you help me dude I'm upgrading my forks on my carrera hellcat my headset bearings are shot need some assistance on what I need to replace them
@Supersynapsis
@Supersynapsis 11 лет назад
Thank you..
@user-qp4jg9fv6u
@user-qp4jg9fv6u 6 лет назад
спасибо БРОтан
@delvi1204
@delvi1204 11 лет назад
lollllll..nice answer mate....
@RichieD088
@RichieD088 6 лет назад
The crown race should NOT have a split on it !, and needs to be pressed on.., and the fangled nut should be at least one centimeter countersunk .. peace
@hourlay9556
@hourlay9556 Год назад
Works well but bowl is really shallow.
@nihonbunka
@nihonbunka 11 лет назад
Why do you finger the top and bottom of the head tube in silence at the start (0:08 - 016) of the video?
@ErmaTheKitteh
@ErmaTheKitteh 11 лет назад
Hello, I got a new shock today and I need to cut the stem but I dont have a vicegrip or that tool, just a hacksaw, is there a substitute?
@nicholasthe2
@nicholasthe2 11 лет назад
Use spacers instead of stem to tighten top cap
@LetsDiscoverMauritius
@LetsDiscoverMauritius 5 лет назад
The tool you used as a guide to saw the tube, what does it call?
@85krash
@85krash 11 лет назад
any suggestions on why their is grease coming out of my headset? both top and bottom. I have a DH bike..
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 лет назад
All you need is a straight cut. How you do it doesn't matter.
@MrTchupam
@MrTchupam 11 лет назад
how will i know whats the right measure? i have to ride the bike before
@rossy12100
@rossy12100 11 лет назад
you don't usually do that unless they are old forks, brand new = no need
@101m4n
@101m4n 10 лет назад
My forks were stolen, so I have no lower crown race. Do new forks come with one, or will I need to buy it separately?
@fredmethot6116
@fredmethot6116 10 лет назад
It usually comes with a new headset and is made to fit with it.You probably can find a replacement for it.
@YoussefCherqaoui
@YoussefCherqaoui 11 лет назад
Seeing it is easy. Doing it is impossible. I just broke my MTB carbon fiber and now I'm looking to buy a light aluminum frame. When I measure the headtube on my bike its 5.5 inch. When I go to ebay to check, there is no such a thing as 5.5 inch. Wheels I know for fact are 26. Any Idea please?
@tonichecavalari5956
@tonichecavalari5956 3 года назад
No bearings ?
@aleksandrdoronin269
@aleksandrdoronin269 9 лет назад
Рулевая без подшипников?
@lucachristian1359
@lucachristian1359 5 лет назад
Thanks again gcn!
@tyhoffmanlacey
@tyhoffmanlacey 11 лет назад
Where I can get those spacers? They fit in a bmx fork?
@epikness4u
@epikness4u 11 лет назад
I wish you would show us how to press the internal headset in. :(
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 лет назад
Follow the video. Use proper headtube cups/bearings and it should be fine.
@asdasdasd28895444
@asdasdasd28895444 11 лет назад
now you have a peg :)
@Spirit451
@Spirit451 11 лет назад
Do you do the same thing for the 200mm travel downhill fork?
@supa_zombie_bud7922
@supa_zombie_bud7922 8 лет назад
helpful thx
@bikebook
@bikebook 11 лет назад
To inspect/show the bearing.
@Karacengiz81
@Karacengiz81 10 лет назад
Looks so easy... but i would fuck up the hole fork! :)... and i wouldn't know why...!
@alonsogac6844
@alonsogac6844 9 лет назад
is better a tapered or a 1.5 straight fork?
@harrycrotch9574
@harrycrotch9574 11 лет назад
because the bearings and cups of the headset need to be greesed so when you turn ur bars there isnt metal on metal
@irwinkitchen4007
@irwinkitchen4007 3 года назад
This bike don't have bearing??
@VitekRedArrowsFun
@VitekRedArrowsFun 11 лет назад
Motorex Oil of Switzerland... What is it? Vaseline = grease?
@DenchIsHench
@DenchIsHench 10 лет назад
what is that spacer called you are lubing up at 2.03 cus my forks are missing it???????
@v10moped
@v10moped 9 лет назад
That look like an aluminum steer tube. Will the same cutting technique work on a chromoly fork?
@SuperDeluxe80
@SuperDeluxe80 9 лет назад
hacksaw wont do. need a high speed power tool with abrassive wheel the kind that looks like brown fiber glass wheel.
@Patrick94GSR
@Patrick94GSR 9 лет назад
v10moped I used a simple metal conduit tubing cutter to cut a chromoly steer tube. Worked like a charm, and you always get a perfectly straight and square cut.
@peterhunt4846
@peterhunt4846 4 года назад
@@Patrick94GSR Thanks for that tip! I just tried it too! As you said, works like a charm! Nice clean even cut on the chromoly.
@johnnyarpa
@johnnyarpa 11 лет назад
Can you buy a steering tube replacement if cut to short dose any one know
@gredzzkimtb
@gredzzkimtb 11 лет назад
i have rockshox arygle RC and i dont know how to install it on my bike? :/
@davr6589
@davr6589 8 лет назад
I can't find the cover plate you mention anywhere
@handsome_man69
@handsome_man69 9 лет назад
wheres the crown raise?
@steffleaffle1067
@steffleaffle1067 6 лет назад
What kind of warehouse is that?#
@Monstah7
@Monstah7 9 лет назад
so these new forks use a sealed bearing nowdays?.. damn, I think I might be getting old..
@AlexeiPavlov
@AlexeiPavlov 8 лет назад
Do you realize that you cut your fork without use of the proper slot in the fork cutter clamp?
@moonte7933
@moonte7933 8 лет назад
fuck the system
@8584zender
@8584zender 7 лет назад
I think his saw blade was too thick and wouldn't fit in the slot (i.e. using the wrong blade for the job).
@rastaj99
@rastaj99 7 лет назад
Psssh. I would have used a sawzall. lol
@anne-mariemenardo9600
@anne-mariemenardo9600 6 лет назад
rastaj99 démontage boîtier shimano ultegra
@blipblop7565
@blipblop7565 8 лет назад
This dude kinda sounds like Dathi De Nogla
@Sienimies
@Sienimies 9 лет назад
what is the name of the 2:55 (section)
@Clubcarxrt1550
@Clubcarxrt1550 10 лет назад
Anyone know what lubrication to use
@LegionnaireENR34
@LegionnaireENR34 10 лет назад
If headset bearings are sealed (they usually are), then you can just spray the thing with WD40 to displace water. The grease here is not all that important, read the author's answer below
@Clubcarxrt1550
@Clubcarxrt1550 10 лет назад
LegionnaireENR34 then you never answered my question
@ciansutcliffe1665
@ciansutcliffe1665 9 лет назад
Mtb Life absolutely dont just spray with wd40. If your talking about lubrication or grease for the headset (seen as green in this video) it is either shimano general use grease or by far the best I've seen (and ive seen alot) is 'MOTOREX 9000" bright green grease. It is designed by a company who provides grease to cable cars running in the coldest/wettest/harshest environments. It will stop water getting in at the bearings and does not wear thin or degrade. If this doesn't answer your question please clarify what your asking.
@Clubcarxrt1550
@Clubcarxrt1550 9 лет назад
Thanks but this was 62 weeks ago already have a new bike lol
@krispplum6682
@krispplum6682 11 лет назад
You missed the part where you grease up the stem and screws of the fork??????
@gunner00745cal
@gunner00745cal 8 лет назад
hi. i just want to know if it is possible to change my size 26 fork into size 27?
@navi-charlotte
@navi-charlotte 8 лет назад
That will change your bike geometry, which might be a bad idea since your frame is designed for your current geometry.
@greenjoe4202
@greenjoe4202 7 лет назад
+Nathan Brooks exactly that's what I do. rn I'm going from a hard fork a suspension fork.
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