Bent fork crown

[pepelkod]

I bent my fork on the MORE ride last night. Those in my group will recall, the guy who ran into the tree full speed. Did not notice till this morning when I looked at the bike. It is bent about 5-10 degrees back The stantions are straight and everything else seems in order. Just the crown is bent.

Questions:
1) It is a mag crown. What is the fatigue life of magnesium?
2) Should I (A)bend it back, (B)leave it as is or (C)replace it.
3) I dont want to spend another 300 on a new fork it I can help it.
4) Am I going to die on my next ride?

[drevil]

I bent my fork on the MORE ride last night. Those in my group will recall, the guy who ran into the tree full speed. Did not notice till this morning when I looked at the bike. It is bent about 5-10 degrees back The stantions are straight and everything else seems in order. Just the crown is bent.

Questions:
1) It is a mag crown. What is the fatigue life of magnesium?
2) Should I (A)bend it back, (B)leave it as is or (C)replace it.
3) I dont want to spend another 300 on a new fork it I can help it.
4) Am I going to die on my next ride?

2) C
4) It was nice knowin' ya! ;)

What kind of fork is it?

[markie]

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=&subcategory=&sku=12681&brand=

I thought about buying a really cheap fork instead of bothering with ever servicing it I could just throw it away. It also makes it less financially painful when those pesky trees sneek up on you and then jump out in front of you.

[riderx]

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=&subcategory=&sku=12681&brand=

I thought about buying a really cheap fork instead of bothering with ever servicing it I could just throw it away. It also makes it less financially painful when those pesky trees sneek up on you and then jump out in front of you.
Markie the environmentalist :rolleyes:

Did you know you could save money, eliminate maintenance and lighten your bike with a rigid fork? Amazing, eh?

[markie]

Markie the environmentalist :rolleyes:

Did you know you could save money, eliminate maintenance and lighten your bike with a rigid fork? Amazing, eh?

You forgot to mention how rigid forks sharpen up your bikes steering response and really put you in touch with the trail.

Oh and I use CO2 canisters too.

[riderx]

Oh and I use CO2 canisters too.You probably don't patch tubes either!

[markie]

You probably don't patch tubes either!

You can patch tubes? I didn't know that. I was wondering what to do with the small rubber mountain piling up in my bike cupboard. Perhaps you can give me a masterclass on how it is done and what equipment I might need?

[riderx]

Perhaps you can give me a masterclass on how it is done and what equipment I might need?You are in luck, there will be a special class (http://www.singlespeedoutlaw.com/images/blog/bike_flyer3.pdf) held just for you.

[pepelkod]

Markie the environmentalist :rolleyes:

Did you know you could save money, eliminate maintenance and lighten your bike with a rigid fork? Amazing, eh?

I think the rigid front would go well with the fs rear. :)
I may go with that and SS my hardtail tho.

Thanks

[pepelkod]

2) C
4) It was nice knowin' ya! ;)

What kind of fork is it?

Marzocchi Marathon SL 105mm

I talked to them today. Good (relativly) news. They can sell me the uppers for $125. Prob solved....for a small sum.

Thanks for the advice.