Eko Brands Bicycle XC0.8 Manuale Utente

1. Remove your old fork from the bicycle.  Measure the diameter and length of your old forks steerer tube to ensure 

that the White Brothers steerer tube is the correct diameter and sufficient length for the installation. 

2. Remove the crown race from your old fork. 
3. Press the crown race onto your new White Brothers fork.(see Figure #1)
4. Preassemble the headset by sliding the fork steerer tube through the bearings. Then install the headset upper race, 

headset spacer (optional), and stem onto the fork steerer tube. Adjust with optional spacers to your preferred height. 
(See Figure #2) Refer to the head set owner’s manual if there are any questions about the pre-assembly. 

5. Mark the steerer tube at the top of the stem. The steerer tube will now need to be cut to the correct length. 

Disassemble and cut 3mm (1/8”) below the mark. Consult your dealer or mechanic if you don’t have the proper 
tools to cut the steer tube.

 6. The star fangled nut must now be installed into the steer tube. If you don’t have the set tool, we recommend dealer 

installation of this part. (See Figure #3)

7. Clean and grease all headset bearings and races to prepare them for assembly.  Note: Replace the bearings if there 

8. Now loosely assemble the headset, stem and handle bars as done in step four.
9. Install the headset top cap into the star fangled nut. Tighten until there is no play in the steering. The fork should 

rotate freely in the head tube. Straighten the stem in relation to the front tire and tighten the pinch bolts on the stem. 
If there are any questions consult your dealer or mechanic.

10. Install your front brake and adjust according to the manufacture’s instructions.
11. Adjust the quick release on the hub to clear the secondary catches on the drop-outs. Tighten the quick release after 

the axle is properly seated in the drop-out. Ensure that there is sufficient thread engagement (5 or more threads with 
the quick release in the lock position) due to the thicker White Brothers drop-outs. Install the front wheel per 
manufactures specifications. 

12. Check to see that the brakes are adjusted and properly working. Make sure that the brake cable does not interfere 

with any part of the bike when the fork is compressed and released.

Warning: When installing the wheel or a new tire, check for minimum clearance. Measure from the highest point on 

the tire to the under side of the crown. There must be 1/8” or 3mm more clearance than the fork’s travel to ensure 
adequate clearance in all riding conditions. Any less clearance can result in the tire hitting the crown resulting in 
serious injury or death.

White Brothers forks feature a 1-1/8” threadless steer tube. If you have a threaded type fork on your bicycle, consult 
your dealer for the appropriate upgrade parts necessary to convert to a 1-1/8” threadless steer tube.

Figure #1

Star Fangled Nut

Steerer Tube

Figure #3

Steering Stem

Optional Headset Spacer

Headset Upper Race

Frame with
 Headset Cups

Headset Lower Race

Fork Crown

Figure #2

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