Bike arrived with bent steer tube

[Acrandall58]

Any suggestions for replacement fork? Haven’t heard back from AR yet. Kepler unrideable with the bent tube.
FYI: Marked up photo—bike is upside down.

 

[JRA]

Should turn to the left well?

That is a really bad place for a bend. You could massage it back in place if you knew how to, I would recommend your local frame builder or good bike shop, but probably money ill spent because you could never trust it and that is not a spot where it will end well upon failure. Looks like you need a warranty claim or search for a 135mm fatbike fork online.

 

[fooferdoggie]

hey it will teach you new balancing skills a real challenge. especially going downhill.

 

[harryS]

Ariel should send you a new one, and offer a credit for your troubles. Better than returning the bike on their dime, which is your right,

 

[Acrandall58]

Ariel should send you a new one, and offer a credit for your troubles. Better than returning the bike on their dime, which is your right,

Seriously don’t see them offering me a credit!

 

[WIVado]

I am not familiar with Ariel's bikes.

Do you know the dimensions of the fork the bike comes with? Such as the hub width- I assume probably a 135mm as other poster said.
Thru-axle or quick-release?
Fork appears to be a non-tapered head tube.
Spring fork or air?

This may be something similar to what the bike came with....

KRSEC 26" Fat Bike Suspension Fork 1-1/8" QR Rebound for 4.0" Tire Disc Air Fork | eBay

Fork Description: Brand:KRSEC Color: Black Fork Type: Fat bike air suspension fork Material: Aluminum alloy+Magnesium alloy Travel: 100mm Front Hub Spacing: 135mm Crown Race: 30.0mm/Straight Steerer tube Diameter: 28.6mm (1-1/8” Threadless) Steerer tube length: 220mm (Aluminum alloy) Stanchion...

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