bargain retro looking suspension forks

[legrandefromage]

got mine too - damn nice compared to 'some' I could mention.

 

[legrandefromage]

just watch your choice of headset verses steerer taper! Orbit XLII is too thick and so are some random headset cups I tried. Ended up fitting an old FSA - the one with needle bearings at the bottom and a standard bearing at the top.

 

[andyz]

Re:

How much do they weigh?

 

[FluffyChicken]

just watch your choice of headset verses steerer taper! Orbit XLII is too thick and so are some random headset cups I tried. Ended up fitting an old FSA - the one with needle bearings at the bottom and a standard bearing at the top.

I think that's quite common with modern headsets and Alu tubes.
My Judy and Mags all need a bit of the headset inner cup filing away as they are so close with a Hope headset for example.
You can often see the score marks on the tubes as well (had plenty of Alu come to me worn there.)

Of course if the headset was perfectly aligned it may not be a problem, but only slightly out makes them rub.

 

[legrandefromage]

Ride report...

Stiction!

I am going to take these apart to see whats what and report back.

Too much stiction.

 

[hot chilli]

I have had a quick ride of mine
not too bad, I think the would benefit from some good quality fork grease..
plus I just want to take them apart...lol

 

[FluffyChicken]

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They are new forks though and that should be expected from any proper new seals.
Try some finishline wet lube (green one) on the stanchions and pump them to help them along. Similar thicker chainlubes may work.

But only wear in period will help.

Unless you think it's coming from somewhere else.

 

[legrandefromage]

The FoD ride should have worn them in, it wore ME out.

 

[velomaniac]

I read as regards a lube product called 'Fork Juice' that the bigger the diameter of stanchion on a new fork the more chance there would be of stiction whilst the seals are new and tight. Application of spray on lube with up to 20 compressions should solve this plus further applications post ride after cleaning. basically lube them and they'll get better with use.

 

[legrandefromage]

a bit like me