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Dilemma - ITM Millenium fork on Specialized Sirrus
8 months ago I bent the fork on my 2002 Sirrus and only now have
gotten around to replacing it , after some bad experiences (Wiggle sending me a 1" instead of 1 1/8" Kinesis Crosslight fork when the latter was sold out as if I wouldn't notice the difference). Although I'm delighted with the Millenium, I'm not so delighted with the compatibility issues or the lack of help from my LBS. I asked them whether I needed a carbon bung(?) for it and they vacillated and basically said 'pay us to install it'. What I really need to know is whether I must and where I can get a bung and what I do with it! Also, the Sirrus' 28c tyres are too wide for the Millenium! I've measured the rim-to-rim distance and according to the chart at Sheldon Brown.com I can use 25c. Can anyone tell me if this will suit the Millenium? As you can tell I'm a dumbass so help would really be appreciated |
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Dilemma - ITM Millenium fork on Specialized Sirrus
Colin Boyd wrote:
Although I'm delighted with the Millenium, I'm not so delighted with the compatibility issues or the lack of help from my LBS. I asked them whether I needed a carbon bung(?) for it and they vacillated and basically said 'pay us to install it'. What I really need to know is whether I must and where I can get a bung and what I do with it! "Star nuts" must NOT be used with forks with carbon steerer tubes. It's normal to use a bung instead - which just wedges down the steerer. You'll easily figure it out once you get one (or find a better bike shop to do the job). I don't know if the Millenium has any specific/unusual requirements but I doubt it. Aheadset adjustment instructions (apply to forks with bungs as well) : http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/...readless.shtml Also, the Sirrus' 28c tyres are too wide for the Millenium! I've measured the rim-to-rim distance and according to the chart at Sheldon Brown.com I can use 25c. Can anyone tell me if this will suit the Millenium? I've got ITM Snyper forks and 25c fits ok. I expect the Millenium's internal size is the same so should take them too. Good idea to always allow plenty of clearance, though. Imagaine what would happen if the front wheel couldn't turn if it buckled... ~PB |
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