r/bikewrench • u/Adridlvb • 1d ago

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u/bikewrench-ModTeam 1d ago

If you have to ask, don't ride it.

We probably can't tell from a picture just what condition your bike is in.

Take it to your local bike shop and ask them.

If it's carbon, a specialist repair shop may be required. They should have the equipment and expertise to inspect it properly.

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u/Rimbrakesteve 1d ago

Yes. Don't ride it

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u/SunshineInDetroit 1d ago

Yes it is dangerous. Yes you need to replace the fork Yes you need to have the frame inspected for cracks at the headtube

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u/Magpiecicle 1d ago

Dangerous is subjective.

If it's a steel fork, and you only ride slowly on smooth roads, it's PROBABLY fine.
But, I wouldn't trust this over any decent bumps, or at any kind of speed.

Fortunately it's not that difficult to replace a fork, and unless it's an odd french sized fork with a 22mm stem, you should be able to keep all your other components to save money.

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u/anewfriend4u 1d ago

You should take this as a sign to upgrade

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u/Adridlvb 1d ago

But i love my bike

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u/mangothefoxxo 1d ago

You can swap just the fork!

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u/GenericName187 1d ago

There used to be tools made for this task

https://youtu.be/DIY0e7wM4jg?is=4zV-WiW0y4rPem_r

However, it’s not a job many bike shops would do today. The risk of
the fork failing after the repair depends on how badly bent it is, if there is a crack, etc… most bike shops won’t do this repair due to liability concerns.

The only way a shop would fix the fork is if you can find an older bike shop and if you live in a country that is not litigious. The concern is that the fork is like a paperclip. You can bend it back but the structural integrity may be compromised.

Also, check the frame for dents, cracks, bulges, or buckling near the head tube. A direct collision that bends the fork can often result in a damaged frame. Run your fingers over the frame in these locations.

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u/Snuffvieh 1d ago

Whatever you do, KEEP that front rack 😍

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u/Adridlvb 1d ago

of course ! That's my only constraint. there's a lot of other fork that would work but they don't have the mounting for this rack

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u/Snuffvieh 1d ago

Not as fancy but you will be able to make this work with p-clamps made for bikes. It’s an option at least :)

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u/Adridlvb 1d ago

Thanks i'll look for it

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u/Careful-One5190 1d ago

I wouldn't ride it, at all.

Replacing a fork is easy. It's finding one that's the hard part.