Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Hello all just need abit of help here..When you buy new forks, they dont come with star nut already in do they ? I need to buy some new mod forks but havent got a clue how to take the star nut i have out and put it in some new ones or anything like that.CheersLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 A lot of them come with them already in - which ones are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Taking out a star nut usually destroys it.You'll need to get a new one if they don't come with one.My echo forks came with one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Just buy a new star nut from your local lbs chances are it wont be more than a few quid max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 A lot of them come with them already in - which ones are you getting?ForksGetting those ones you think they will come with one installed? Thanks luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yep all echo forks come with a star nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yep all echo forks come with a star nut.Thanks for that cleared my mind from the star nut thing now. Just your opinions wanted..Are the echo urbans 20" anygood? they are the ones i am going to buy and just wonderd if anyone else uses them? CheersLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I just got my 09 urbans about 3 days ago, had 2 proper rides since and there really nice. Gave the front end a nice light feel although i was using standard onza's last time, they also have a real chunky look to them as they bow out at the top which is pretty reasurring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I just got my 09 urbans about 3 days ago, had 2 proper rides since and there really nice. Gave the front end a nice light feel although i was using standard onza's last time, they also have a real chunky look to them as they bow out at the top which is pretty reasurring. They sounds nice man. Do you have to cut steerer tube or just bang striaght on ? As you can tell new to the bike maintenance..They will be going on an echo lite 06 or 07 frame not sure what year it is.Thanks Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) They sounds nice man. Do you have to cut steerer tube or just bang striaght on ? As you can tell new to the bike maintenance..They will be going on an echo lite 06 or 07 frame not sure what year it is.Thanks LukeI had to cut about 1 inch off mine, just knocked the star down with a little bit of tube and got the hacksaw to them. It all depends on your headtube length and the stem your going to be using really, although you do want to leave at least 10mm (i left 15) for spacers so that you can use the forks on other frames/stems or even when you one day think of selling them. Edited December 20, 2009 by Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I had to cut about 1 inch off mine, just knocked the star down with a little bit of tube and got the hacksaw to them. It all depends on your headtube length and the stem your going to be using really, although you do want to leave at least 10mm (i left 15) for spacers so that you can use the forks on other frames/stems or even when you one day think of selling them.Ok thanks for that, does the star nut just knock down then? sounds easy enuf if i have to cut it down abit. Thanks just wondering what bars do you ride with as i want to upgrade them also, I have rode one of my friends rockman and he has old zoo! riser bars and they feel awesome! atm i am currently using V!Z flat bars and want to upgrade to risers any suggestions ?Thanks Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Ok thanks for that, does the star nut just knock down then? sounds easy enuf if i have to cut it down abit. Thanks just wondering what bars do you ride with as i want to upgrade them also, I have rode one of my friends rockman and he has old zoo! riser bars and they feel awesome! atm i am currently using V!Z flat bars and want to upgrade to risers any suggestions ?Thanks LukeYep the star does knock down easy, just take your time with it so you dont knock it miles down the tube. I use VIZ Pro 720's, really nice and they have a pretty big rise on them which feels and looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yep the star does knock down easy, just take your time with it so you dont knock it miles down the tube. I use VIZ Pro 720's, really nice and they have a pretty big rise on them which feels and looks awesome.Ahh awesome, i was looking at those trialtech sport ones or rockman bars. I want some bars that had a ok rise not massive and i want them nice and wide? cheersluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Ahh awesome, i was looking at those trialtech sport ones or rockman bars. I want some bars that had a ok rise not massive and i want them nice and wide? cheerslukeAlot is personal preference. The wideness of them is not THAT dependant (to a certain amount) as the rockmans are 720 and the trialtechs being 740, that is only 10mm either side of the bars. Weight is nothing between them, all of 10 grams or so. The trialtechs have a very slightly higher rise. As i said personal preference.Heres my bike with VIZ bars and stem - http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=145471 Edited December 20, 2009 by Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Alot is personal preference. The wideness of them is not THAT dependant (to a certain amount) as the rockmans are 720 and the trialtechs being 740, that is only 10mm either side of the bars. Weight is nothing between them, all of 10 grams or so. The trialtechs have a very slightly higher rise. As i said personal preference.Heres my bike with VIZ bars and stem - http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=145471Thats a nice bike, looks very nice. Do you think those trialtech sport ones are for stock riders because alot of stock riders use them.? And these are the other bars i was looking at rockman barsCheersluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thats a nice bike, looks very nice. Do you think those trialtech sport ones are for stock riders because alot of stock riders use them.? And these are the other bars i was looking at rockman barsCheerslukeCouldn't say is they were for stocks riders to be honest, i can see alot of people use them and they are one of the longer bars on tarty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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