Crashed yesterday and tire was not aligned. Thought it was just handlebar misaligned with the forks, but the forks and handlebar seem to be in line and the tire is bent. After taking the tire off one arm of the fork seems bent. Please tell me something other than I have to change the fork, just to lie.
by Doctor0fReddit
8 Comments
Is the axle in line with the fork and handlebar? It’s impossible to tell from these angles.
New bike time.
The fork blades look well twisted. You’re not gonna (safely) straighten those: New fork time.
For looks bent, only crown is aligned
How did you get the beans above the frank?
The axle line isn’t parallel to the bars at all. The bottom of the LH fork leg looks like it’s nearly 2″ forward of the right. Fork is toast bruv.
The thing that were once your forks are now toast
Trying to see a positive…. You have a reason to buy those shiny new forks you have been looking at recently.
If you need to stay cheap you can look for a yoke and stanchions from another broken set and learn to rebuild them. It’s not easy but a great skill to have if you have the time.
If not maybe don’t go suspension you can get solid forks (especially used) for realy cheap.
Riding solid forks on rough terrain can improve your skills but is definitely more tiering.
Good luck