Operation Manual

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PART II
CROWN RACE
(A Headset part)
LEG
DROPOUT
BRAKE
MOUNT
STEERER TUBE
BRAKE BOLT
TAB
HEAD TUBE
HANDLEBAR STEM
HEADSET
TOP
CAP
SPACERS
MAXIMUM
STACK
HEIGHT
55mm
COMPRESSION
ASSEMBLY
PARTS OF A TYPICAL CARBON ROAD FORK
DROPOUT
TAB
PARTS OF A TYPICAL ROAD STEM
STEERER TUBE
CROWN
Figure 34
NOTE: Carbon ber bicycle forks and
stems come in many dierent shapes. The
basic parts common to most carbon forks
and handlebar stem systems are shown here.
Your fork appearance and shape may vary
from what is shown.
If you have any questions about your fork,
ask your Authorized GT Dealer.
NOTE: DROPOUTS, STEERER, and
HANDLEBAR STEM can be made from
carbon ber, metals or both in a “carbon
ber” fork.