OK, I've tweaked it somewhat, hopefully reducing any liability:
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"So does this mean you should stop riding your ATB and send the forks back to the manufacturer for
repair or replacement?
Well, unfortunately you can't, not yet. They haven't started to incorporate any design changes as of
this writing. Some manufacturers are "looking into the problem", but you know how slow they can be
to change something they think is "tried and true". Especially if it requires redesigning or
retooling (which = $). So short of buying a new wheel and front brake set, there's nothing you can
do right now. However, if you do wish to continue riding your bike this way, realize that there is
an additional risk in doing so!
In the mean time, there are some things you can do to at least reduce the chances of your wheels
from being ejected from your forks:
>Don't file off the "lawyer lips"! They are there for a reason. If you file them off, you are
>deliberatly compromising the safety of your machine! Besides. If you do, and your wheel does come
>off, you won't have a leg to stand on in court (excuse the pun).
>Always inspect the wheels before each ride, Actually, this is good advice with any bike, regardless
>of what kind of brakes it has.
>>Is the axle in the right place? Meaning is it all the way in the dropout?
>>Are the nuts tight? or the QR properly adjusted? The lever should meet resistance halfway through
>>it's swing, meaning when it's sticking straight out from the forks, parallel to the axle. A little
>>before is O.K. After is not.
>Check them periodically during your ride. Especially after a downhill or any time after a lot of
>repeated braking. Look for the same things.
Actually check them, don't assume that just because they don't look loose, or don't ride funny that
they are all right, or that "they'll be OK for the last few miles". Because if they do fail, they
will do so catastrophically, Most likely when your braking hard. Either because you're going too
fast and really need to slow down quick, or you need to avoid a crash.
Now your quick release may never loosen, your wheel may never fly out. This has not happened to
every single ATB on (or off) the road, it may not happen to yours. Just be aware that the
possibility does exist, that that it can happen, and if you do continue to ride your bike, take the
appropriate precautions." </snip>
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I also lightened the BG about 50%.
May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris
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