Currie tech IZIP - Forks

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There are two different types of forks that vary in styles and
dimensions.Onetypeisarigidfork(Figure1)consistingofsta-
tionary tubing with curved blades. The other type is a
suspensionfork(Figure2)consistingofinnerstanchiontubes
riding on elastomers or springs inside of a straight outer fork
leg. This mechanism acts as a shock absorber with a specified
amountoftravelthatvariesbetweenmodels.Somesuspension
forksarenotadjustableandareverydifficulttodisassemble.If
service is needed on a suspension fork, consult a professional
bicycle repair technician.
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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 handle-
bar.Theforkwillgenerallycompress1-2”andreboundquickly.
Mostelastomertypeforkswillgraduallysoftenwithuse.
SteererTube
Crown
Brake Boss
Blade
Drop-out
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SteererTube
Brake Boss
ForkBlade
Drop-out
Brake Bridge
Crown
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