Is this side to side flex an issue?
So I ruined a front wheel purchased this session A38 boost wheel in the above video.
Now that I have it all set up, the fork has room to wiggle back and forth. Left to right.
Did I buy a wheel that is not compatible by accident?
Is there some sort of adapter or spacer that I need?
Bike: 2023 Stump jumper Evo elite alloy
Wheel: session A38. Already have the same wheel on the rear but was shop installed where as I did this one.
Thank you in advance for any help!
Is this side to side flex in the fork and issue? MTB
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by nicmckael
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What happens if you tighten the pinch bolt there?
Actually, looking at it now, I agree that you may be missing or have the incorrect endcap.
Looks like you are missing an end cap at that side, or you got a wrong one.
Newer Fox Factory’s utilize a pinch axle. Reinstall the wheel following this guide: https://tech.ridefox.com/bike/owners-manuals/1082/fork—2021-36mm-or-38mm#installingthefrontwheel(15mmor20mmpinchaxle)
If that doesn’t work, something is missing or incorrect. Contact your LBS at that point.
They should both be Boost compatible? Have you even tightened them down yet?
so probably just an end cap like others have said, but since it sounds like you crashed did you check the fork legs for damage? one thing you can check is to see if there’s the correct spacing between the dropouts, should be 110mm inside-to-inside.
Missing an endcap or you have a 100mm hub in a boost fork. And yes, major issue.