Safety Instructions

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Forks

(Figure 1) consisting of stationary tubing with curved blades.

The other type is a suspension fork (Figure 2) consisting of stanchion tubes riding on elastomers or

adjustable.

Do not attempt to disassemble a suspension fork yourself. Consult a professional

bicycle technician should you have any problems.

Check the tightness of the headset and the fork. Rotate the fork checking for smoothness.

If it feels like the fork is binding, then an adjustment will need to be made to the headset. Move the

fork in a push/pull manner checking for tightness. If any play is detected, loosen the top nut, adjust the

bearing cup, and retighten the top nut. Recheck the rotation and tightness. If necessary, readjust until a

smooth rotation is achieved without backward or forward movement. If your bike is equipped with a

suspension fork, check that the fork compresses and rebounds smoothly. To do this, place the fork

dropouts against the ground, push and release the handlebar. The fork will generally compress 2-5cm

and rebound quickly. Most elastomer type forks will gradually soften with use.

Steering Tube

Crown

Brake Boss

Blade

Drop-out

Steering Tube

Brake Boss

Fork Blade

Drop-out

Brake Bridge

Crown

Headset

Inspection

The headset bearing adjustment should be checked every month.

This is important as it is the headset which locks the fork into the

frame, and if loose, can cause damage or result in an accident.

While standing over the frame top tube with both feet on the ground,

detect any looseness in the headset, it will need adjustment. Check

that the headset is not over tight by slowly rotating the fork to the right

and left. If the fork tends to stick or bind at any point, the bearings

are too tight.

Adjustment

Loosen the headset top locknut or remove it completely along with the

lock nut using a suitable wrench.

Note:

Do not over tighten or bearing damage will occur.

Lock Nut

Lock Washer

Adjusting Cup/Cone

Ball Retainer

Top Head Cup

Bottom Head Cup

Ball Retainer

Crown Race

Always make sure that the headset is properly

adjusted and that the headset locknut is fully

tightened before riding.

Over tightening the stem bolt or headset

assembly may cause damage to the bicycle

and/or

injury to the rider.

Standard Headse