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[ExceledSteve]

Hi folks, I've just joined the forum as I'm seriously thinking of buying a Crossrunner. I'd be interested in the good and bad from current owners who know this bike. Also, any strong feelings about fitting an Akrapovic slip-on can? (The bike I'm looking at doesn't have the original can but a rather ratty looking after market one which I'd rather replace).

Cheers... Steve

[DetourPhil]

Hi Steve and welcome.
The Crossrunner is a fantastic real world rosd bike that is day long comfortable.
I have suffered from a harsh ride at the front - now hopefully sorted but this isn't the norm. Still love it though ;)

Phil

[ExceledSteve]

Thanks Phil. I've gone ahead and bought one second hand. Should get it next week. How was the front end sorted on yours?

[DetourPhil]

After repeated stripdowns, the only thing causing any stiction whatsoever was the fork seals.

I removed the upper seal 'grip spring' and put it in the lower springs position.

The top spring is much weaker than the lower one.

Still under trial, if/when I am satisfied that I have cured the harshness, I'll post a 'how to' in the relevant thread.

I'm still unsure as to why mine rides so harshly compared to others....

Phil