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Noticed a small scratch in the integrated crown race of my carbon fork. How fragile is this part of the fork?

I recently had to take apart the headset of my Cannondale Caad 13 road bike due to some clicking noises I wanted to diagnose. Therefore I also pulled out the fork a bit to inspect bearings and ...
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Grease carbon fork before crown race installation?

I have a carbon fork, and a crown race that fits a sealed cartridge headset bearing. I know that in installation of crown races on metal steerer tubes, the use of grease is recommended. I am wondering ...
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Finding a crown race replacement (fork replacement)

I'd like to replace the fork of my bike (basic SR Suntour NEX-25), and have ordered a replacement. The transfer of the crown race from the old fork to the new one seems however problematic, as it may ...
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Can't fit fork with integrated crown race fully into frame

I got a replacement fork for my new road bike because it had a deep scratch in the steerer tube and the manufacturer adviced to exchange it. Today I got the replacement fork and just wanted to install ...
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How to adjust fork and crown race?

When I removed the fork from my Marin Four Corners 2018 I discovered the headset is not as specified. Among other problem, the crown race is some noname piece not fitting any bearing (not the one ...
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Are crown races interchangeable?

Are there proprietary differences that would cause one brand's crown-race to interface improperly with the bearing in another manufacturer's headset, assuming all parts were made for the same diameter ...
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Which way to use a crown race removal tool?

I purchased the following crown race removal tool: http://www.birzman.com/products_2.php?uID=2&cID=24&Key=106 It has a flat side and a side with 45 degree chamfered edge. I suppose the idea is ...
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Is this an integrated crown race?

The title says it all. I would like to change the bearings for my headset,but i have no idea if this crown race is removable. It is a Bontrager fork, probably from 2007. Thank you, From Norway.
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Slotted or unslotted crown race with tapered carbon steerers

Does a tapered carbon steerer (40mm at the crown) typically require a slotted crown race if the steerer lacks an integrated bevel on which the lower bearing can rest? I have a Cane Creek Forty headset ...
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Should an integrated crown race of an carbon fork be greased before assembly?

I'm assembling a 3T Exploro Team 2020. It seems like the fork has an integrated crown race. Should it be greased before assembly and pre-loading?
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