Hey all,
I’m new to MTB and this is my first time modifying a bike. Aside from the poor aesthetics is this safe to ride? I plan on getting another spacer to fill the gap but curious if it’s still rideable once torqued to spec?
by NorthxFairy
Hey all,
I’m new to MTB and this is my first time modifying a bike. Aside from the poor aesthetics is this safe to ride? I plan on getting another spacer to fill the gap but curious if it’s still rideable once torqued to spec?
by NorthxFairy
6 Comments
You can’t preload the headset bearings properly like this. So likely you will get increased wear to steerer tube, head tube and bearings.
Also, looks like your fork is flipped. Unless it has the bridge in the back.
Fork is on backwards and no you shouldn’t ride it without the proper amount of spacers.
omg u/op you’re goona die! I’m very much a DIY type person but in this case, even I am sitting here thinking, damn you should bring that bike to a shop.
You have got to be a troll. No way someone is this dumb.
😂
Fork should be oriented the correct way since it’s not a manitou.
Headset cap should only contact the stem or spacer that connects to stem to apply pressure downward onto the bearings. So to rectify you need more spacers below the stem or some above. The cap should never touch fork tube.
Then once torqued, stem can be torqued.
Also orient your brake levers, start at 45 degrees and find your preference
Holy there’s so much wrong in this picture