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Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112
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I took the tri back down for the first time in a year and noticed some extreme wobble in the aerobars, after taking the headset apart I found that the fork is pretty much snapped. Is there anything to be done here? I am guessing not as its a carbon frame.

If there's nothing that can be repaired does anyone know the best way to find a replacement fork for a older frame?
Last edited by: chrisblecher: Jul 15, 21 11:50
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Re: Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112 [chrisblecher] [ In reply to ]
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Looks like you are showing a crack in the steerer tube (not a leg of the fork). A repair by a professional can likely get that working for you and reinforce the tube by adding to its inner diameter.
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Re: Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112 [_canadian] [ In reply to ]
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There is no freaking way I would have a carbon (or any) steerer tube repaired. If/when it snaps you will lose all steering control and most likely land face first on the ground.

I would contact Argon about a replacement fork. They may not be able to supply you with a new fork but hopefully they can give you the specs to find a suitable replacement.

It it was me I would not ride with that crack in the steerer whether it was repaired or not. That is one of the highest risk points on a bike in terms of losing control.
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Re: Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112 [nickag] [ In reply to ]
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[I think the E112 tri forks are NLA] -- Edit sorry I was thinking E118.
Which years ago I got a replacement under warranty due to stripped threads.

Pickup a deal on a frame somewhere? See ebay link but that's a small. On the E112 design looks like another fork can be substituted in, since it's a conventional head tube setup.

If there was aluminium insert with a strong adhesive and prep - I suppose a fix could work. Rocketing a descent with that in the back of my mind - idk!

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Last edited by: SharkFM: Jul 16, 21 12:21
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Re: Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112 [chrisblecher] [ In reply to ]
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I ended up contacting Argon and they were able to sell me a replacement fork, I toyed with the idea of repair but I went the safer route as the thought of going headfirst over the bars wasn't worth the $250 the fork cost.

Thanks all for the input
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Re: Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112 [nickag] [ In reply to ]
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If that fork was repaired correctly, with an aluminium tube inserted inside, it would be significantly stronger than a replacement fork, and absolutely no chance of breaking.
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Re: Cracked Fork Argon 18 E112 [chrisblecher] [ In reply to ]
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If that replacement fork is the exact same fork like you have how do you think that part will be stronger than the other?

-shoki
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