Airwolf YFR068 - 2023 Gravel Frame

[gmh]

I'm looking at sourcing the fork from this frame for a separate build since it uses the flip-chip system. 

Can someone measure the axle to crown length for me?  I can't find it anywhere.

[Honda118]

Jim.de - too bad on that spacer I get the idea of how it would work. I think the 7 is the way to go as my 6.5 worked.

[kubackje]

I have now received my wheels.

2023 Ryet Gravel Carbon Wheelset with 36t rachet style hub. They weigh in at 1490g which is approx. 60g heavier than the quoted 1430+/-30g.
30mm wide hookless rim and 38mm deep.
They were well packaged and seem well finished. Came with tape installed and 2 spare spokes and 2 spare nipples.

Hey bro, can u give any updates on those wheels. I am considering getting them for my gravel bike

[Honda118]

Hey guys - the 6.5 did not work - scraping between the fork and the frame after first ride. Airwolf has not got back to me so I think I need the 7mm bearing or a race to fit on the fork like this:

https://www.performancebike.com/fsa-orbitx-aluminum-crown-race-11-8-160-5471/p471426

1. Anyone have a link for a 40.5MM ID x 49.5MM OD x 7 MM bearing??

2. Anyone know how to size the race / spacer for the fork so I could use the supplied bearings?

[TidyDinosaur]

A race will probably not work because you can't fit it because your fork has a built-in race... Or am I missing something?

If you would want to use a spacer, it would have to be an angled one that fits the angle of the built-in race. Not something you are going to find off the shelf...

Your best bet is the higher bearing but that size seems not to exist...

[TidyDinosaur]

Maybe if you are really getting desperate and there is no other way out... you could try carefully to increase the diameter of the built-in race by building up layers of paint or epoxy in that location...

[Honda118]

Hey Tiny - I think the spacer would have the same angles as the built in race so that it works with the bearing - that is the theory but how to find that special spacer...

Trying to build up the fork I think it would fail over the long run...

[TidyDinosaur]

Hey Tiny - I think the spacer would have the same angles as the built in race so that it works with the bearing - that is the theory but how to find that special spacer...

Trying to build up the fork I think it would fail over the long run...

Yes, If I am not mistaking, someone shared a link to an example of the kind of spacer you would need, but it was the seller of the frame that provided that spacer. You would indeed need a spacer at an angle.

And building up the fork is not the best solutions, but maybe if you use carbon epoxy it could work... It's what the fork is made off after all... Maybe with a very thin and small strip of carbon cloth. But this would be the solution you could try instead of scrapping the frame 

It's a shame that after all this time you are still struggling with this frame...

[Honda118]

The spacer I need should be liek this I think



From this thread by Jim DE

https://www.rennrad-news.de/forum/threads/rahmen-schleift-an-gabel-cube-litening.176961/?amp=1

Anyone know what that is called oe where to get such a spacer

[Honda118]

I posted these today for Airwolf - no response...

[Honda118]

IMG

[Honda118]

VIDEO

[Jim.de]

The closest we got was the 49x37x7 bearing. It sits loose but it gives you enough space.

A separate crown race won’t work. I got mine from the seller, it didn’t work. It will either fail completely or it will lift it way to much.

Mine works now with the new bearing, wanted to go for a testride and just realized that the compression ring for the upper headset was also wrong and I have play. So still not driving and still waiting..

[Honda118]

This guy made a spacer for in the frame. Maybe we could get one designed and then 3D print in metal?


I think Airwolf needs to send me a new fork.

Not sure how to get YouTube link to show "Fix a Road Bike Fork that Rubs on the Head Tube" is the name of the video on YouTube.

[TidyDinosaur]

This guy made a spacer for in the frame. Maybe we could get one designed and then 3D print in metal?



I think Airwolf needs to send me a new fork.

Maybe you could make something out of the bottom of a beverage can? I just measured some here and the dimensions seems to be somewhat in the ball park...