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Yeah, its definitely not all the way seated, and he doesn't really show it to the camera, lol.

Thanks for checking out the video, whether this video is a couple years old or not, it still helps people such as yourself install a crown race with ease! I’m glad I could help a fellow DIY’er. Cheers! 🍻

Man... if this works, I’d hug you! Cheers ... best wishes

Yes I like that, I'm putting on a new head set this weekend and I always see old vacuum cleaners on the side of the road, you da man,wahoooo

Haha! yes! Just tried my vaccuum and it's the right size!

Depends on how much you value your relationship with wife/husband/partner/significant other/cleaner/person who uses the vacuum cleaner. 🙂

Hey whatever works!!

unless you use it everyday for those jobs, which doesn't happen all too often, even in bike shops.

TheMustangster You’re welcome, I’m glad I could help you out! Cheers 🍻

@@STOKED2SHRED2 hey man great job on the installation I’m willing to buy a new fox 38 kashima but I don’t know what kind or type of crown race I should buy i onw a 2021 Scott ransom 910 it comes with the 38 fox performance elite fit4 but I’m willing to upgrade to the grip2 damper can you help me pick a crown race ?

@@STOKED2SHRED2 hey man great video so helpful just one question though which direction I should mount the crown race i have the same one from can creek40 that blue rubber piece facing down or up?

@@absolutemtb6696 The blue part should be facing up acting kind of like a cradle for your bearings and grease. Think of it like a bowl or cup holding all that stuff in. Hope that helps! 🤙🏻

@@STOKED2SHRED2 thanks bro

You’re welcome!

That’s awesome. Glad I could help!

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!! 🍻

benda18 You’re welcome!

This aint new info...

Thanks! 🤙🏻

@Planet Nine Glad I could help. Just make sure when you hammer it down that the crown race sits flush and it should be good to go! Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

Slide the race up into the bearing to see if it fits and that is the top of it.

😂😂😂

Mark W Great to hear, I’m glad this video was helpful. Cheers!

Oh man sounds like you need to fire your mechanic! But sorry man, the only way to get that fixed is to replace it unfortunately. Even if you do straighten it out a little, dust, dirt and debris will get in there and not make it last and actually cause more damage in the long run. If it were me, I would just remove it and put on a new one! Hope this helps... Keep on shreddin’ 🤙🏻

It’s sad, yet creepy that you know that. Whatever floats your boat I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

hopefully he doesn't confuse it with his crown race or it's going to make for a wild mountain bike ride

Huh?

how about a hammer and flat screwdriver?

Not a screwdriver - use a tapered plastic tool to avoid damaging the fork and race. Go nice and slow.

M80 and a sledge 😂

Razor blade under one side, then the other, then get a screwdriver under there....well, it worked for me an hour ago, i haven't checked to see if it's jumped back on again.

Edward Savalle That was a Cane Creek 40 Series crown race.

It’s been a long time... but I pretty sure it’s it’s 1.5” steerer tube

@@STOKED2SHRED2 thanks.

Literally just did this tonight haha. Take a sturdy utility blade, wedge it between the crown race and the fork crown, and gently tap the back of the blade with a hammer a few times. Repeat around all 4 sides of the steerer tube and just keep going till the blade can slide completely under the race on all sides. Once the race is high enough, switch out the blade for a flat-head screwdriver and start gently tapping that under the race the same way. That will eventually drive the race high enough so you can just gently pry it up the last couple mm w/ the screwdriver. It might not seem like it's working at first, but the whole process only took about 10 min for me. Here's the video I watched to learn this if it helps: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LnBC5CEdgi8.html

This way requires having a drill and a boring bit...

If this was intended to be an instructional video on how to properly install a crown race you would be correct. This is a video on what kind of alternative tool to use if you don’t have the proper equipment. Also, if this was intended to show how to properly install a crown race, I wouldn’t be doing it standing on my front porch. 👍🏼

Jeff Right, it was an EXAMPLE what to use to do it cheap and easy. It wasn’t me actually installing it. If I was actually installing it and showing you the finished product I obviously wouldn’t be holding it up with my hand and doing it on my front porch 😂

@@STOKED2SHRED2 Why use a bad example? .. what is the point of this useless video - total fail! The finished product should demonstrate that the method used is fit for purpose - you just don't have a clue! It is NOT cool to use stupid 'hip' language - it's simply flippant and immature, especially when you have failed to show a proper demonstration of how to fit a crown race. Worst video ever.

Nope. Crown to fork is an interference (friction) fit. Keep your crown grease-free until it touches bearings.

Shalom Fernando Then you’re doing it wrong 😂

@@STOKED2SHRED2 Your crown race at the end was not sitting flush with the fork top, you had a good size gap there ?

That’s because this is a video that shows an example of the tool to use to install a crown race cheap without having to buy a tool. Not how to properly install a crown race. 👍🏼

lol so harsh

hey. relax bro. if you dont agree, just move on and shut the hell up, okay cool thanks see ya

If you watch the actual cane creek install video he did exactly what you’re supposed to do....... ie hold the fork and not rest it on anything. Also take a chill pill dude....he never said you have to do it that way🤪

What are you talkin about rubber mat you're not supposed to put it on anything you supposed to hold it in the air so you don't damage the dropouts that's how all professionals do it you're a freaking lunatic bro calm the hell down.

@@TheMustangster I don't think English is his first language that's probably why it sounds so rude. My friend that's Norwegian sounds the same. 😂 maybe we're being a little rough on him to lol