johnstewart Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I've got a pair of Raicle 123's. I finally think I understand all the settings on the forward lean (I replaced mine with the 5-pos ones from a pair of 124's). It is still a total mystery how the ankle nuts should be adjusted. On each side there is an allen nut and around it a plastic thingie that spins (with 3 indentations in it). If I tighten up the allen nut, the top of the boot will not slide in the channel in the lower part of the boot. I don't know what spinning the plastic piece around it is supposed to accomplish. I also don't know if I'm supposed to want this free to flex, or should it be tightened down? Can anyone explain why this is there and the optimal way to adjust it? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 As far as I can tell, those things are just there to break. When you do break it, you can find the instructions for fixing it HERE. I used to just keep enough tension on mine so they didn't fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Sounds like you have to hold the spinning piece (t nut?) in place while you turn the exterior allen bolt. I think I used channel locks Carefully though! I needed to lower the cuffs on my 124's and the cool little hardboot-shaped allen tool that came with them stripped and almost rounded the allen head. They must use some lousy threadlock on the nuts that comes close to breaking the hardware. ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Okay, so the nut, ideally, should be tightened down, not allowing the boot to flex on that joint? I know by default the 123's are NOT tightened down, and I've been riding them (as has $trider here) with them loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 If I understand you right, you're saying the upper cuff can't rotate when the bolt is tight? If so, something's wrong. Both my 123's and 413's will pivot even with the cant bolts tight. Maybe there's something missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Originally posted by corey_dyck If I understand you right, you're saying the upper cuff can't rotate when the bolt is tight? If so, something's wrong. Both my 123's and 413's will pivot even with the cant bolts tight. Maybe there's something missing? I guess I don't understand then. What is their purpose if not to prevent the boot from moving on that hinge?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 The 5-position lean adjuster will determine how much the boot pivots forwards and backwards, and the boot tongue will determine how stiff the boot is when the lean adjuster is set to walk or powder modes. Those side cants allow you to tilt the boot to one side to match any physical issues you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Ahhh... SIDE cants. Now it makes some modicum of sense. One would think I would want to get those set to the right place, and then crank them down so they don't move, right? thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 As people already pointed out they are for side canting. I DO NOT ride with mine loose, and actually always check the adjustment at different times during the season to ensure that they are in the right place. I have nice straight legs(not bowed or knock-kneed) so I ride with my cuffs straight, but pushed down low. I do agree with Randy that they are a poor system for canting and tend to break. I've had to replace 3 bolts alkready. IF you really have some serious cant issues you're better off doing it at a boot fitter, or using shims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstewart Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Originally posted by $trider As people already pointed out they are for side canting. I DO NOT ride with mine loose, and actually always check the adjustment at different times during the season to ensure that they are in the right place. Yours were loose on Monday night; that's what I was looking at in your boots (trying to figure out what to do with mine)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hrmm...doesn't seem possible since I readjusted them just last week. I know that even when I tighten the bolts down on mine, the wheel thingys still spin a bit, but the cuff can't move up or down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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