[Liam Lewis]

I’ve bought a 1992 APB as a winter gravel bike. The bike is immaculate and hasn’t been ridden since the 90’s.

I have a sized front suspension bearing. Does anyone have any first-hand advice? They seem properly stuck and the bearing is further than the height adjuster deep?

If I were to drill it, can I get replacement bearings?

Thanks,
Liam

[Peter Blyth]

Afternoon Liam,
Had a similar problem. The Moulton Bicyle Company emailed me the appropriate
Servicing Instructions. Seemed a simple enough job BUT,as I have the ability to do a job & make 2 more,I sent ’em to the MBC to sort out. Glad I did as the bearing had to be drilled out. Forks,complete with new bearing,returned as good as new.

Replacement parts are available from the MBC,Bradford On Avon.

Good luck,Peter

[Liam Lewis]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the advice. I persevered another few hours, I got 4 straightened metal hangers, taped together, down through the steerer tube past the pin, after some serious hammering the bearing started to move.

I got the bearing out, sanded it down so it fits snug, greased it up, works a treat.

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