Giant fastroad sl 1

[Craig_61]

Hi, I have an unusual question and hope someone can help, I'm interested in the above bike but as I'm disabled (arm amputee) I have to fit a steering damper into the fork, to do this I have to be able to fit a 12mm socket through the BOTTOM of the steering tube, I know I can do this with a full aluminium fork but discovered its not possible on a full carbon fork as there's no access hole at bottom of a carbon steering tube. My question is, is it possible on the Giant fastroad composite fork, is there an access hole large enough for a 12mm socket. Thanks in advance

Craig

 

[Cycleops]

I think the best idea is to email Giant. I doubt there is any hole in the carbon fork as there would be no reason for one.

 

[Craig_61]

I think the best idea is to email Giant. I doubt there is any hole in the carbon fork as there would be no reason for one.

Cheers, I've emailed Giant and a couple of shops that supply the bike and I'm waiting for a reply, my planet x carbon bladed forks have a hole although going buy pictures of the Giant forks it looks unlikely, I'm hoping someone who has the composite forks can verify.

Craig

 

[Freelanderuk]

I will check my fast road for you on Monday evening if that’s ok

 

[Craig_61]

I will check my fast road for you on Monday evening if that’s ok

That would be great, thank you very much.

Craig

 

[Craig_61]

Giant got back to me today, no hole

 

[Cycleops]

Have you considered drilling a hole? I don't know if this is possible without affecting the integrity of the fork.

 

[Craig_61]

Have you considered drilling a hole? I don't know if this is possible without affecting the integrity of the fork.

I've asked in various places but they don't advise it.

Craig

 

[Freelanderuk]

Sorry work got in the way will photo it now

 

[Craig_61]

View attachment 485731 Sorry work got in the way will photo it now

Thanks for taking the time, looks like a no no.

Craig