I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one that is stuck onto a CF fork?
I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one that is stuck onto a CF fork?
Peel it off then coat any damage with clear nail polish and inspect now and again as with any carbon piece. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971
I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one that is stuck onto a CF fork?
Thanks in advance
J.
why can't you just leave it on there? you still need it.
I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
I install Zero-Gravs with a star washer as these are NOT self centering and they srtay centered better with a star washer. I'll bet it's just stuck there..
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Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one that is stuck onto a CF fork?
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On Sep 25, 5:55 pm, "Jeff" <[email hidden]> wrote:
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I install Zero-Gravs with a star washer as these are NOT self centering and they srtay centered better with a star washer. I'll bet it's just stuck there..
You're right about being stuck. I just grabbed it with a small set of pliers and it came right off without a problem. I may just keep the washer on as you recommend. ...not sure that I really understood what they meant by "self-centering" and the purpose for not using the washer. I have noticed, however, that the recessed aluminum nut will only go in deep enough to permit about 3/8 inch insertion of the main bolt holding the brake to the fork. Adding the washer will decrease this somewhat more. I'm assuming that this is enough insertion?
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On Sep 25, 5:55 pm, "Jeff" <[email hidden]> wrote: I install Zero-Gravs with a star washer as these are NOT self centering and they srtay centered better with a star washer. I'll bet it's just stuck there..
You're right about being stuck. I just grabbed it with a small set of pliers and it came right off without a problem. I may just keep the washer on as you recommend. ...not sure that I really understood what they meant by "self-centering" and the purpose for not using the washer. I have noticed, however, that the recessed aluminum nut will only go in deep enough to permit about 3/8 inch insertion of the main bolt holding the brake to the fork. Adding the washer will decrease this somewhat more. I'm assuming that this is enough insertion?
