Hi,
as per title, the fork started "snapping" into straight position – it's just a little snap, but it also make a little difficult to go straight without hands and don't think it's right for the bike to do that..
how to solve?
by addiscamillo
Hi,
as per title, the fork started "snapping" into straight position – it's just a little snap, but it also make a little difficult to go straight without hands and don't think it's right for the bike to do that..
how to solve?
by addiscamillo
5 Comments
Only permanent fix is to fit a complete new headset. The ball bearings have worn depressions into the frame cups which creates the ‘indexing’ effect.
You can sometimes knock out the frame cups and refit them rotated by 1/4 turn (top and bottom in opposite directions) to put the indexing in a different position, but it doesn’t always work. And if you’re going to that much trouble, might as well fit a new one, they’re not expensive.
Edit to add: Just noticed, the fork looks very straight, with zero rake? Has it had a front end bump that’s bent the fork back? If so, might need a new fork as well! (Headset still needs replacing for above reason)
Who assembled the bike? To me the fork looks backwards to be honest.
The snapping usually implies some issue with the headset so you could try to readjust the preload.
But if the fork is indeed installed backwards and it was ridden this way, you might have damaged the steerer and maybe even done further damage to the frame itself.
It’s possible the headset is too tight.
You can try loosening the stem bolts and then loosening the headset. The stem bolts are on the side of the stem, the headset bolt is at the top.
Adjust it just a little by little, it shouldn’t take much.
Chances are your headset or bearings are worn and it’s time to replace them.
If the preloaded was too high it would be generally stiff all round but this sounds like its just worn into place over time
Whoa buddy!!