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11-06-2017, 03:53 PM #1
Is My Fork Toast?
2013 Fox Evolution CTD 32 Fork has the right hand side upper poking through the crown upon compression. Fox says can’t be repaired and needs new uppers for $200.
WWMD?
That VT-Free wicked smaht
And just for fun
No not a Wife, GF or otherwiseLast edited by Cabinfever; 11-06-2017 at 04:21 PM.
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11-06-2017, 04:03 PM #2
http://suspensionwerx.com/
prices in CND funds, if anyone has parts or can work magic its them
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11-06-2017, 04:03 PM #3
Most would post a picture so we could all see the broken fork.
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11-06-2017, 04:09 PM #4
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11-06-2017, 04:18 PM #5Registered User
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I have a 2013 fox ctd 32, tapered head tube sitting around, pm me if interested-
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11-06-2017, 04:25 PM #6
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11-06-2017, 05:03 PM #7
You'd better hope your fork ain't toast... 'cause with a straight steerer, if it *is* toast, you're fooked. For the most part.
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11-06-2017, 05:19 PM #8
Does that threaded part (poking above the crown) move up/down as you compress/extend the fork?
If you need to locate a replacement 1 1/8" straight steerer 29er fork, and it happens to be 100mm, and it also happens to be a Q/R dropout... this is still available from Performance. I bought one last month on a sale for around $260 -- watch their site, they run random sales and %-off codes.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1184309_-1___
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11-06-2017, 05:38 PM #9
That looks bad, stripped threads in the crown?
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11-06-2017, 06:23 PM #10
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11-06-2017, 06:31 PM #11
That just looks unthreaded
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11-06-2017, 06:43 PM #12
There is a lack of metal shards ect. in the threads for sure. Maybe it did unthread and taking it to a shop........ Shop saying it'd fucked....... possible
cabin, did you try threading it back in?www.apriliaforum.com
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11-06-2017, 06:46 PM #13
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11-06-2017, 07:38 PM #14
Don’t think it unthreaded. Was seated, snug and solid - until it was not.
Probably will not have a chance to take apart till next week
Was thinking might be able to clean threads well then use a little JB Weld kinda like loc-tite on steroids.
Or might just send back to Fox for new uppers. Gonna sleep on it.That Don't Make No Sense
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11-06-2017, 08:44 PM #15Registered User
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While a bike shop probably won't be able to help if the female threads are stripped, a good machinist might be able to. Especially if it's a machinist who works on moto suspension.
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11-06-2017, 10:28 PM #16
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11-07-2017, 05:52 AM #17
Is My Fork Toast?
Hear you and can’t disagree - this might be the answer. Thoughts?
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11-07-2017, 08:34 AM #18
You can find the X-Fusion Slide RL2 with a straight steerer. Check ebay or the online shops. It's not gonna knock your socks off but it'll definitely be better than an evolution damper Fox. I'm not sure how it'd stack up to that Manitou, someone else can chime in on that.
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11-07-2017, 12:31 PM #19Banned
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So that top cap just unscrewed all on its own while the bike was sitting idle somewhere? Or it worked its way loose over many rides but was not noticeable as it was happening? And the stanchion moves up & down w/in the crown?
I got a NOS Manitou Marvel Pro 29 with 1 1/8 steerer and QR lowers for my SS. I like it. But I don't weigh much. It replaced a Fox F29. I liked the Marvel enough to get a Mattoc for my 26 trail bike.
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11-07-2017, 02:31 PM #20
Is My Fork Toast?
[QUOTE=creaky fossil;5151464]So that top cap just unscrewed all on its own while the bike was sitting idle somewhere? Or it worked its way loose over many rides but was not noticeable as it was happening? And the stanchion moves up & down w/in the crown?
Don’t think it worked it’s way loose. I enjoy tinkering on my bike and would have noticed.... unless the female side was sliding down into the Stanchion. For fun I just put a wrench on it and tightened it back into place. A couple of pogo’s in the garage pushed it back out. Yup stanchion slides through crown. Its fooked.
Thanks for thoughts on Manitou.That Don't Make No Sense
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11-19-2017, 08:03 AM #21
Is My Fork Toast?
Manitou Marvel 32 Comp bought, installed and ridden twice. Early thought is yes it’s a better ride than the Fox. Bumped travel from 100mm to 120mm and did not die.
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11-19-2017, 09:02 AM #22Banned
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Bueno. Plenty of video help from Manitou on service here. Helpful CS guys at main office too. If you care about tuning, damper shimstack can be tuned, Marvel comes with an XC tune that's less supple on small stuff.
Wipers/seals will get slipperier after a few rides, you may find yourself bumping PSI 15% or so after that happens.
Did you get it up to any decent speeds in rocky-rooty-rutty? That's what impressed me about the Marvel. The chassis obviously is pinner for fast bumpy/choppy stuff, but the damper felt smooth, controlled.
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11-19-2017, 10:41 AM #23
Is My Fork Toast?
Yup, my local ride is world record roots with some tech mixed in. The Manitou was noticeably more supple. Gonna leave it stock for now and play with the tune over time. Thanks.
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