I put a razor blade in the gap and give it a gentle tappy tap. Then move around the steerer and repeat until it’s moved enough to get something bigger in there. Then just a little wiggle and it usually comes off
bbiker3 on
Crown race removal tool. Or take it to your local shop.
cowbythestream on
There may be a small indent for a small flat screwdriver head to begin the removal process. Plus, the screwdriver can be used as a lever to pry the race free (carefully!)
BeneficialEar604 on
The safest thing is to go to the store which will use a fork cone extractor. And if you don’t have a cone fork handle, go with your new cone so they can fit it for you 👍
New_Physics_2741 on
A few razor blades and a good chunk of time, easy does it.
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Its possible to pry it off with a flathead screwdriver
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I put a razor blade in the gap and give it a gentle tappy tap. Then move around the steerer and repeat until it’s moved enough to get something bigger in there. Then just a little wiggle and it usually comes off
Crown race removal tool. Or take it to your local shop.
There may be a small indent for a small flat screwdriver head to begin the removal process. Plus, the screwdriver can be used as a lever to pry the race free (carefully!)
The safest thing is to go to the store which will use a fork cone extractor. And if you don’t have a cone fork handle, go with your new cone so they can fit it for you 👍
A few razor blades and a good chunk of time, easy does it.
https://youtu.be/oTI-nMrJF7Q
A knife you can spare, thats the best tool. Just hammer the blade in between there, both sides.
With screwdrivers you usually end up leaving marks, with a knife its clean.
Razor blades and some patience…
Or just buy extra… that’s what I do. They’re cheap and if you like to swap forks it’s makes it all that much easier.