Favoritebikes Help Center

Fork Direction and Cable Management

Fork Direction 

If you feel discomfort with the cable when you turn the handlebar or notice that the brake cable touches the rim, the fork is likely installed backward. When you receive the bike, the stem is folded inward for transportation safety, and you may have rotated the stem and the fork together. You should rotate the stem only, without rotating the fork.

The correct orientation should have the horizontal fork protector bar facing forward, as shown in the photo. You should see the brake cable on the left side of the fork and the electronic cable on the right side.Capture2PNG.PNG

To set it up correctly:

  1. Rotate the stem 180 degrees to ensure the light faces the front of the bike.
  2. If it's too tight and you can't rotate it, first loosen the stem clamping screw that attaches the stem to the fork. You should then be able to rotate the stem.Capture3.PNG
  3. If it's still very tight, you need to access the top screw as shown in the photo. Please read the article Replacing the Favoritebikes Display to learn how to remove the display and access the top screw.

Cable Management

Check if the cable exits from the right side of the bike frame. Ideally, the cable should exit from the right side. If the cable is routed to the left side, follow these steps to move it to the right side.

First, remove the display by following the steps in the article "Replacing the Favoritebikes Display." Then, release the fork screw and remove the stem.

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Next, pull the front fork down as shown in the photo below.

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and move the cable to the right side of the bike, keeping the brake cable on the left side as shown below.Hybrid CSC1.26.png

Carefully insert the fork back into the bike head tube, ensuring the insert ring is centered on the fork steerer. Reinstall the spacer and stem, and tighten the stem screw.

 

Align and tighten your bike's stem, front wheel, and fork with our easy guide. Ensure safety and precision for a better ride.

Warning: If you complete step 2 before step 1, the fork may wobble and become unstable in the bike frame.

Step1:
Tighten the top cap bolt with an Allen wrench. This will preload the headset bearings. Do not overtighten the top cap bolt, as this may cause the headset to bind and affect steering.

Tool: 4mm Allen key

 

Step 2:
Tighten the stem clamp bolts evenly in a crisscross pattern. Apply equal pressure to both bolts to ensure even clamping force.

Tool and Torque : 4mm Allen key 4-6 Nm

 

 

 

Finally, follow the article "Replacing the Favoritebikes Display." to reinstall your display.