Bent fork fix?

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Anyone have any cool trick on fixing bent head tubes on forks? I have a few bent forks and wold like to get them usable!

Thanks,
Tyler

 

[scrumblero]

steerer tube bends are a drag, I usually just weld a new one on, its easier and faster... :roll:

 

[KJV]

i spin the thing around.
then run head on into
a block wall.of coarse...
i put a junk rim on front,first :arrow: 8)
or. ya can mount a razor wheel;
run into a concrete stopper in a
parking lot. :mrgreen:
WEAR A HELMENT.
these are methods i use;
NOT RECOMMENDED.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Easy fix if the fork's bent where the tube meets the fork. I put the headset nut on, wrap it in a rag and stick it in the trailer hitch receiver on my truck. I put a block of wood between the floor jack pad and the forks and use hydraulic jack pressure to straighten it, checking it a few times so I don't go too far.

If the tube's bent in the center, you'll probably be better off welding another on like scrumblero said.

 

[scrumblero]

Easy fix if the fork's bent where the tube meets the fork. I put the headset nut on, wrap it in a rag and stick it in the trailer hitch receiver on my truck. I put a block of wood between the floor jack pad and the forks and use hydraulic jack pressure to straighten it, checking it a few times so I don't go too far.

If the tube's bent in the center, you'll probably be better off welding another on like scrumblero said.

ya, they even make a jug to straighten crowns with...

 

[KZ1000]

This simple tool takes the bend out of the steertube just as it was bent to begin with. NO need to weld on another steer tube

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

cool thanks guys!

 

[aka_locojoe]

Informative and entertaining http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q7LmVSgIPk

 

[ratina]

I put the fork on a junk frame. Bolt a junk hub in the fork and the rear of the frame. Have the fork backwards. Hook a tow strap to the rear, around the front, and have the ratchet hooked to the rear as well. Then start cranking. I always go a little farther because it will spring back. I've done it twice with good results. Probably not the best way but its all I have.