# Mountain Bike Forks

## Read first

This requires a lot of dedication and skill. Don't attempt this if you are afraid to weld, grind up a frame or deal with brake shenanigans.

  ![shenanigans](./images/CCC9C7D5-5101-4CE0-AC07-FBAD6A4A9D1A.gif)

## Credit to [Jacob Clabough](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839203032984918/user/100075828996841/) for finding the parts

## Major Tools Required

* [Welder](https://www.amazon.com/DEKOPRO-Machine-Digital-Display-Electrode/dp/B07NWFB2S9)
  * [Rods](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TGEFQA)
  * [A way to hold shit in place](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXDSVA6)
* [Angle Grinder](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=best+angle+grinder+project+farm)
  * [Cutting Disk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ase0GXjx4w)
  * Optional but can be handy
    * Sanding Disk
    * Wire Wheel

## Parts List

* [Head tube](https://www.paragonmachineworks.com/steel-44-mm-1-7-8-x-50-mm-od-choose-length.html)
* [Headset](https://canecreek.com/product/hellbender-70/)
* [Forks](https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/rockshox-recon-silver-rl-suspension-fork-27-5-120-mm-15-x-100-mm-42-mm-offset-black-d1)
* [Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/SMR6902-2RS-Stainless-Steel-Bearing-Outside/dp/B00KVRYLDE)
  * To adapt to the proper axle size of the fork.
* [Spacers](https://www.amazon.com/Sumind-Pieces-Carbon-Headset-Bicycle/dp/B076QBGXPF)
* [Stem](https://www.flybikes.com/product/volcano-35-stem)
* [Bearing spacers](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCG656M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N6ZHRQYE55EQ0GBRHWTW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) goes between the bearing on the inside of the wheel's hub.  Needs to be the exact same length as the old spacer that comes out of the hub.  

## Instructions

![lol](images/lol.png)
