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PART 2
Maximum Fork Length
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Section A. Important Safety Information
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Maximum Fork Length
Maximum Fork Length is an important frame safety testing specification for front suspension mountain
bikes. You must observe the measurement when installing headset parts, headset adapters, installing
and adjusting a fork, and selecting replacement forks.
To Center Of
The Fork Axle
From
Bottom Of Frame
Head Tube
Maximum
Fork
Length
WARNING
You must select a replacement fork not only based on head tube diameter but the critical factor of
frame maximum fork length.
Do not exceed maximum fork length. Exceeding the MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH limit can overload the
frame causing it to break while riding.
Your retailer MUST follow and observe this specification for your bike. For Maximum Fork Length
specifications for GT bicycles, see www.gtbicycles.com.
You can be severely injured, paralyzed or killed in an accident if you ignore this warning.