Brand new Fox 38's ...
 

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Brand new Fox 38's look like they've been fitted...

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.....but not fitted properly, or used.

They look brand new, the steerer is uncut, but they have a mark that looks like the bottom race has been fitted.

Why would this be? Not overly concerned, just curious

£250 below RRP from a major chain

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Posted : 06/08/2023 12:36 pm
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Is the steerer pressed in from below with Fox forks? I can’t remember for sure, but expect it is. If it is, the the widest diameter part of the steerer could have some finish rubbed off when fitted to the crown.


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 12:39 pm
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Bought 3 forks recently. pike,lyrik and fox and all are identical at that bit.

Although all are oem, i think this is normal and more to do with a proper fit to the crown race.


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 12:48 pm
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What Kelvin said, steerer tubes are pressed in


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 12:57 pm
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Did they come in retail packaging? If not, I'd go with them having started out on a new, assembled bike which had been split down again.


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 12:58 pm
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Did they come in retail packaging?

Yes with accessories, box was taped up with packing tape though


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 1:39 pm
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Yes perfectly usual to have little rubbing visuals from brand new not fitted.

Quit the paranoia and fit - stunning weather out 🌞👍


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 1:44 pm
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That's normal


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 3:53 pm
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I was expecting the steerer to have been cut and a SFN fitted LOL.

That's totally normal, it's just markings from the steerer been fitted.


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 4:06 pm
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£250 off. Does it matter?


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 4:25 pm
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😂 that’s normal


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 4:51 pm
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Thanks for the helpful answers, as I said not overly concerned, more curious.

To the pissy answers, I hope you get cat aids 😘


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 4:56 pm
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Yeah tbh my cat needs an aid for her missing leg. Have you seen any on Amazon by any chance like a cat and chariot.


 
Posted : 06/08/2023 5:00 pm

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