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Does it matter what carbon fork bung you use?

This is for my Planet-X Pro carbon forks. Do they all work they same? is there a minimum insert etc?

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Posted : 24/02/2011 11:33 am
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they're all similar - main thing is you need to have at least 5mm of spacer [i]above[/i] the stem clamp (lot of manufacturers void warranty if they think you haven't done this).


 
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Internal diameters can vary sllightly, so make sure it's a good fit, but otherwise use what you want.


 
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nice one, I'm guessing that in order to give a decent pull whilsts leaving the 5mm gap it might be worth getting a bung that runs a little deeper into the steerer.

Am I right in thinking that the bung will just slot in and expand when the cap is screwed in? or would it need a little more encouragement, similar to that of a star nut?


 
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My PKZ? PRZ? one hasn't worked that well in my Planet X, just so you know.


 
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oldgit, is that a planet X own brand bung?


 
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M-part one from Wiggle has been fine for me .


 
Posted : 24/02/2011 1:45 pm