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    Hi, how can I remove that final “bottom part” of the fork without a special tool? (Without damaging neither). Thank you!

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    1. bikeableveg on

      It’s near impossible to avoid damaging the crown when removing the crownrace without a tool. The good news is, unless we’re talking aesthetics, a different crownrace will install just fine even if there’s a bit of damage from removal. Best way I’ve found is a metal punch, rubber mallot, and patience. You could use a very thin flat head screw driver as well. Maybe others have different ways to suggest.

    2. mmlow on

      Gently tap a razor blade into the gap between the fork and crown race, remove, insert on the other side, tap, repeat until it pops off.

    4. MasterCrouton on

      I have a super expensive corkscrew tool but the teeth all shattered from frequent use so now I use a sacrificial curved blade knife and a hammer lol

    5. DonatasO on

      You will certainly damage the fork (only cosmetically) with a screwdriver as the others suggested. If you have patience, you could try this method: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-OrUGNJmJc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-OrUGNJmJc)

      I don’t have patience and I ignore scratches on my bikes, so I use the screwdriver method whenever needed. The bikes get scratched more than that during the rides.

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