03/27/25 at 2:02am
  Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board › Mixed Bag › Gear & Tech › Crown race removal/install
(Moderator: Enoch)
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1 Print
Normal Topic Crown race removal/install (Read 1345 times)
Banjopickin
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Spinnin' knees & Hittin'
trees since '85

Posts: 1805
Location: Pisgah National Forest, USA
Joined: 08/01/11
Crown race removal/install
04/02/14 at 5:54pm
Print Post  
Hey folks,

Fixing to install a new fork and need to swap my crown race. Any tips on removing and re-installing the crown race without damaging it?

Thanks
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Advocat wrote on 08/22/13 at 5:16pm:
...packin some Chub in the back of the pick-up.


(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
DursRemote
Coaster Bike
**
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 189
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 09/05/12
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #1 - 04/02/14 at 6:31pm
Print Post  
I did this 2 nights ago to my cane creek race, used a broad tipped flat-head screwdriver, and slowly worked it around the whole race. Push it between the race and fork crown and gently twist, took me about 5 minutes and both pieces looked fine afterwards.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Yellowduck
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 1537
Location: Concord
Joined: 04/28/10
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #2 - 04/02/14 at 7:03pm
Print Post  
To get the crown race off, I use razor blades.  Start by putting one between the fork and the race and then start hammering 1 or 2 more between the first one and the race.  It doesn't mar up the fork crown.

I use a piece of pipe to knock the race back down on the new fork.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
"Riding skinny is too easy"
-MB
Back to top
Facebook  
IP Logged
 
teamdicky
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Which way is out?

Posts: 2929
Joined: 10/27/04
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #3 - 04/02/14 at 7:33pm
Print Post  
Find someone with a pegboard full of tools.

Give him a six-pack.

Stand back.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
The Cycle Path
IB Room
In The Loop
Project Board
Offline


Treasurer '11 to '18.
Trail Chair '12-'18,
'20-'21

Posts: 11858
Location: Lake Norman
Joined: 08/04/03
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #4 - 04/02/14 at 8:01pm
Print Post  
teamdicky wrote on 04/02/14 at 7:33pm:
Find someone with a pegboard full of tools.

Give him a six-pack.

Stand back.

I would so hook you up if you didn't live on the other side of the world!  Wink
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
We carry the finest from Specialized, Yeti, Transition, and Kona.
Back to top
WWWFacebook  
IP Logged
 
Banjopickin
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Spinnin' knees & Hittin'
trees since '85

Posts: 1805
Location: Pisgah National Forest, USA
Joined: 08/01/11
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #5 - 04/03/14 at 1:28am
Print Post  
The Cycle Path wrote on 04/02/14 at 8:01pm:

I would so hook you up if you didn't live on the other side of the world!  Wink



They don't let us backwoods Union Co. folk north of Rea Rd. without written permission. I think they're worried we might assimilate into the greater Charlotte population...that or they're worried we might eat all ya'lls Bojangles biscuits...

I'll take it to Ultimate. I dont trust myself with screwdrivers and razor blades. Gotta pick up some 29'er toobs for my new bike anyways...
« Last Edit: 04/03/14 at 1:38am by Banjopickin »  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Advocat wrote on 08/22/13 at 5:16pm:
...packin some Chub in the back of the pick-up.


(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SirNotAppearing
IB Room
In The Loop
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 1216
Joined: 03/08/10
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #6 - 04/03/14 at 1:47am
Print Post  
Banjopickin wrote on 04/03/14 at 1:28am:



...that or they're worried we might eat all ya'lls Bojangles biscuits...


Never trust a Bojangles in a nice part of town.  They don't butter the biscuits right.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
Facebook  
IP Logged
 
stupordave
Coaster Bike
**
Offline



Posts: 75
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 12/02/06
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #7 - 04/03/14 at 3:40pm
Print Post  
Avid brake caliper spacers (red hard plastic) work pretty well for starting a gap.  Is super easy and reduces the chance of damage compared to a screwdriver.  As stated earlier, a sturdy PVC pipe will get it back on with ease.
« Last Edit: 04/03/14 at 3:41pm by stupordave »  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Marin Man
Coaster Bike
**
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 63
Location: Statesville
Joined: 12/22/11
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #8 - 04/04/14 at 11:01am
Print Post  
Either buy the right tool or I have used wood chisels for years.  Tap it lightly with the flat side on the bottom & the ramp on the top & move slowly around the crown until it loosens up.  I've never had an issue doing it this way.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
AC
Newbie
*
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 27
Joined: 09/22/11
Re: Crown race removal/install
Reply #9 - 04/04/14 at 2:07pm
Print Post  
Use a wooden shim to hammer those things off.  Split a small shim off of a 2x4 and have at it.  Will not damage anything.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1
Print
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
 
  « Board Index ‹ Board Top  

Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board » Powered by YaBB 2.6.12!
YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2025. All Rights Reserved.