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Bent lowers/uppers?

J_B

J_B

Monkey
Sep 20, 2004
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In My '09 WRX STI
So, I was up at Northstar today and was hitting my last Livewire run when I clipped a pedal at somewhat high speed. All I remember is the clank of pedal on rock and then darkness. When I woke up, I was lying on my face.

I know my Sunline bars/stem are bent and Sunline grips and XO shifter are dead. While looking at my fork ('07 Boxxer WC), how the heck do I tell if it's bent etc??

I was pushing the fork through it's travel and it seems to be no differant than it was before. No binding etc.....

Looking at the bike from the front, it's obvious what's bent but the fork seems to be centered even while looking down from the stem, it seems ok.

I'm just really do not want to buy a new Boxxer WC.

Thanks Monkies.
 
J_B

J_B

Monkey
Sep 20, 2004
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In My '09 WRX STI
I removed the stem/bars, loosened up the upper/lower crowns and the fork seems to have straightened out. I hope this solves it.

Now I just gotta buy a new Sunline stem/bars and XO shifter and I'm good to go.
 
Udi

Udi

RM Chief Ornithologist
Mar 14, 2005
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Fairly sure the X0 has ball bearings instead of bushings, and it also has the adjustable lower paddle (w/pinchbolt). The new X9 feels good / works fine though
 
DirtyMike

DirtyMike

Turbo Fluffer
Aug 8, 2005
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My own world inside my head
Udi said:
Fairly sure the X0 has ball bearings instead of bushings, and it also has the adjustable lower paddle (w/pinchbolt). The new X9 feels good / works fine though
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Not sure aboyut the BB, but

XO
The most advanced trigger shifter ever developed! The 1st Zero Loss trigger shifter to offer an adjustable pull lever and clamp position.
Zero Loss Travel™
2-step Front Shifting - uses cable to cradle to equalize overall effort
Carbon and Brushed CNC'd Aluminum Chassis
Superior 1:1 Actuation Ratio™
Adjustable Lever and Clamp Positions
Avid Matchmaker™ Compatible
Compatibility: SRAM 1:1® rear derailleurs, SRAM or Shimano® front derailleurs
Speeds: 9
Weight: 225g


X9

Zero Loss Travel™
2-step Front Shifting - uses cable to cradle to equalize overall effort
Superior 1:1 Actuation Ratio™
Adjustable Clamp Positions
Avid Matchmaker™ Compatible
Compatibility: SRAM 1:1® rear derailleurs, SRAM or Shimano® front derailleurs
Speeds: 9
Weight: 240g - Lightest in Class


Seems the biggest loss would be the adjsutable pull lever, and the look
 
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J_B

J_B

Monkey
Sep 20, 2004
849
0
In My '09 WRX STI
Good points but I'm going to just stick with the XO...I called my brother in law who will be getting this for me at a fairly decent discounted price so it's really no big deal. While I'm at it, going to get rid of the Formula K24s and go w/Code's, I am definately switching to 165mm Holzfellers from 170mm Holzfellers..170s were not the reason why I clipped the rock but like I said before, since I'm at it, might as well do it. I've been meaning to for awhile anyways.

The Sunline direct mount stem is sitting straight after I loosened everything up and retightened but there's no doubt the handlebar is bent.

I'm relieved that the fork isn't done in. I was stressed out but gave the upper/lower crowns a try. I did ask my bro in law to slide me a price on a 2010 WC......or 2009 WC if there are some lying around.
 
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