Seek 500 FAQs

 

Will the Seek 500 work with my frame?
The Seek 500 fork has a tapered 1 1/8"-1.5" (28.6-39mm) steerer with a 350 mm length. We use this steerer type on all of our forks. It may work with your frame, but you may have to change your headset or headset bearings to make it work. Please have a professional bicycle mechanic fit your Seek 500 fork.
Can I fit Hope or Paul Klamper Brakes?
Yes
What is the maximum rotor size I can run? 
200mm
Can I run a rack?
You sure can! The Seek 500 is designed with a crown tru-hole, so all you need is an M5 bolt long enough to extend through the crown (which is 62mm thick), plus the rack hardware and leave enough room to fit a washer and nut on the back. 

We can not keep a database of all the racks on the market and their compatibility with our forks. Please refer to the "General Dimensions & Cargo Mount Specs" entry in the "Tech Info & Manuals" section above to help you determine compatibility.
Can I run a "Lowrider" Rack?
Not likely. We did not design this fork with such racks in mind, so the location of the leg mounts in relation to each other and the axle will likely not line up with the mounting points on the rack. 

Please refer to the "General Dimensions & Cargo Mount Specs" entry in the "Tech Info & Manuals" section above to help you determine compatibility.
Can I run a Fred Bar?
No, the Fred Bar is not safe to use on a carbon steerer.
I prefer a very upright riding position, how many spacers can I put under my stem?
As with most carbon steerer forks on the market, we do not recommend running more than 30 mm of spacers below the stem (40mm can be approved in certain cases). We also suggest putting a 3-5 mm spacer above the stem to ensure precise compression and ample clearance of your stem cap.
What's the weight limit?
Our Seek 500 fork has been tested to ISO 4210 standards for MTB/offroad riding, so the maximum allowed system weight (bike, rider & luggage) is 120 kg. 
How do I fit the steerer expander plug?
The full length of the steerer expander plug should extend past the stack of the stem, so do not leave excess steerer above the stem other than for light riding while dialling in your fit.

The expanding feature of the plug consists of 3 wedges - it is extremely important that the gap between the wedges DO NOT line up with the gap at the back of the stem clamp. Failure to follow this advice can lead to damage to the steerer.
What torque should I use for the leg mounts?
Generally, you don't need to add a lot of torque to the M5 bolts to secure a mounting cage. The maximum recommended torque to attach a cage is 5Nm.

DO NOT use locking washers, apply threadlocker or use bolts with threadlocker already applied.

NOTE: If you're just putting bolts in the mounts to plug the holes - DO NOT torque the bolts. Only do them up finger tight.