Pacific Cycle HF3305 manual Forks

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Steering Tube

Brake Boss

Drop-out

Crown

Blade

1.

Crown

Brake Bridge

 

 

Brake Boss

 

Drop-out

Steering Tube

Fork Blade

2.

Forks

There are two different types of forks that vary in styles and dimensions. One type is a rigid fork (Figure 1) consisting of stationary tubing with curved blades. The other type is a suspension fork (Figure 2) consisting of stanchion tubes riding on elastomers or springs inside of a straight fork leg. This mechanism acts as a shock absorber with a specified amount of travel that varies between models. Some suspen- sion forks are not adjustable and are very difficult to disas- semble. If service is needed on a suspension fork, consult a professional bicycle repair technician.

Do not attempt to disassemble a suspension fork yourself. Consult a professional bicycle repair technician.

Check the tightness of the headset and the fork. Rotate the fork checking for smoothness. If it feels like the fork is binding, then an adjustment will need to be made to the headset. Move the fork in a push/pull manner checking for tightness. If any play is detected, loosen the top nut, adjust the bearing cup, and retighten the top nut. Recheck the rotation and tightness. If necessary, readjust until a smooth rotation is achieved without backward or forward move- ment. 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 handlebar. The fork will generally compress 1-2” and rebound quickly. Most elastomer type forks will gradually soften with use.

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Contents Helmets Save Lives Page Please Retain your Sales Receipt As Proof of Purchase Pacificcycle ServicePage Page ? Part 6 Part PartParts Identification PA RT 1 PA RT S I D E N T I F I C AT I O N Page Monday Friday 800 a.m. 500 p.m. Central Time Tools RequiredAbout this Manual Correct Frame Size Riding Position Saddle HeightReach Handlebar Height Brakes Wheels and TiresSteering Chain AccessoriesBearings Cranks and PedalsHelmets Fork Mount Reflector Bracket Assembly Front Reflector Mount with Caliper Brake AssemblyReflectors Seat and Handlebar Mounting Reflectors Seatstay Mount Reflector Bracket AssemblyGeneral Rules Riding SafelyWet Weather Night RidingPedaling Technique Hill Technique Do not leave it up to trial and errorCornering Technique Rules for ChildrenOperating Principles Derailleur GearsRecommended Chainwheel/Rear Sprocket Gear Combinations Hand Grip ShiftersBelow the Bar Shifters Thumb Shifters Top MountedBicycle Care Basic MaintenanceSecurity StorageHandlebars Getting StartedHandlebar Installation Stem Installation Should be assembled on the bike alreadyTightening/Preloading Aheadset Failure to do this may cause loss of steering controlHeadtube of the Bicycle Sunken Stem Bolt SystemTop mounted thumb shifter ShiftersForks Seat and Seat Post Pedals & Crank Set Front Wheel Correct Quick Release Axle SettingFront Brake Cantilever Brakes Utilizing a Link WireTouching Style Brakes Cantilever Brakes Utilizing a Straddle CableBrake While holding the shoe against Check your Brakes Disc Brakes Page Rear Derailleur DerailleurFront Derailleur Dual Suspension Rear Pivots Saddle Bag Frame Bag Reflector Front Fender FendersCaliper Brake Mounting System 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting SystemRear Fender Screw Mounting System10mm Bolt and Screw System Final Check Single Speed & BMX Seat Front Wheel Side Pull Brake Touching Pinch Bolt Straddle Cable 90o Anchor Pivot Caliper Arm Brake Adjust the balance with the spring tension adjustment screws Rear U-Brake Front U-BrakeBlake Lever Cable Installation Rotors Single Cable Casing Cable Adjuster Cable Splitter Axle Peg Assembly Instructions Non-ThreadedThreaded Option Training WheelsAttaching Training Wheel Brace to Bicycle Shape BraceFlat Brace Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Pads Rear Front Reflector Red White Chainguard Weekly Schedule 1 LubricationMonthly Every Six MonthsFrequency Task Reference Schedule 2 Service ChecklistTravel Tools Wheel Inspection Wheels and TiresTire Inspection Recommended Tire pressuresBead How To Fix a Flat Tire Hub Bearing AdjustmentRemove tire bead from the rim Pull tire back onto the rim Handlebar Stem Handlebars and StemDo not over tighten Grip Shifters Grip Shift InstallationDo not ride a bicycle that is not operating properly Cables and Cable HousingHeadset AdjustmentInspection Standard HeadsetLubrication Saddle and Seat PostAdjustment Brakes Adjustment Sidepull Calipers Adjustment Cantilever Calipers Tread Drivetrain PedalsNever ride with loose pedals Lubrication and Adjustment AttachmentNever ride in traffic with fully tightened toe straps Crank SET Lubrication and Adjustment One Piece Cranks Lubrication and Adjustment Cotterless Cranks To disassembleCotterless Crank Removal Adjustment After Use Cotterless Crank ReplacementChain Adjustment and ReplacementFreewheel Coaster HUB Derailleur Systems Without hesitation Adjustment Rear DerailleurAdjustment Front Derailleur Reflectors Quick Release LeversBasket Assembly Miscellaneous AccessoriesProblem Possible Cause Remedy Problem Possible Cause Remedy Problem Possible Cause Remedy Wheel Quick Release Adjusting the quick release mechanismFront Wheel Secondary Retention Devices 100 101 Removing and Installing Bolt-On WheelsAdjusting the quick release mechanism Seatpost Quick Release102 How brakes work 103Why all those gears? Adjusting your brakesShifting 104Shifting a derailleur drivetrain 105Shifting the Rear Derailleur 106107 Toeclips & StrapsTires and Tubes Clipless step-in pedals108 TiresTire Valves 109110 Bicycle SuspensionSerial Number Location 111112 Limited Warranty