--- product_id: 423156894 title: "Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer" brand: "calidaka" price: "AED 129" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Calidaka" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/423156894-crown-race-setting-tool-3pcs-fork-installer-for-28-6 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # fits 28.6 mm steerer 3-piece precision kit steel & aluminum alloy build Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer **Brand:** calidaka **Price:** AED 129 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ› οΈ Nail your next fork upgrade like a proβ€”no more guesswork, just perfect fits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer by calidaka - **How much does it cost?** AED 129 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/423156894-crown-race-setting-tool-3pcs-fork-installer-for-28-6) ## Best For - calidaka enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted calidaka brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact & Ergonomic:** 6.7-inch slide tube designed for easy handling in home workshops or on-the-go. - β€’ **Durable Construction:** Steel sleeve with aluminum alloy parts built to last through countless repairs. - β€’ **Versatile Compatibility:** Includes straight (30 mm) and tapered (1.5 inch) adapters for multiple fork types. - β€’ **Precision Crown Race Seating:** Engineered adapters ensure flawless headset installation every time. - β€’ **FOMO-Proof Your Ride Maintenance:** Join savvy cyclists upgrading their forks with pro-grade tools under $20. ## Overview The Crown Race Setting Tool is a compact, 3-piece kit designed for precise installation of headset crown races on 28.6 mm (1-1/8 inch) bicycle fork steerers. Featuring steel and aluminum alloy construction, it includes straight and tapered adapters to support various fork types. Its ergonomic 6.7-inch slide tube ensures easy, accurate seating of crown races, making it an essential tool for home mechanics and professional cyclists upgrading or maintaining their forks. ## Description This bike crown race setting tool is a compact 3 piece kit designed for installing a headset crown race onto a bicycle fork steerer during front fork service and repair. It is intended to help seat the crown race on compatible 28.6 mm 1-1/8 inch steerer setups for home bike maintenance and workshop use.The kit includes a steel sleeve, a 30 mm 1.18 inch straight adapter, and a 1.5 inch tapered adapter to support compatible straight and tapered fork applications as described. Choose the correct adapter for your fork type, place the driver squarely over the steerer and crown race, then tap with a mallet while checking alignment during installation.Made of steel and aluminum alloy, the tool has a slide tube length of about 6.7 inches 17 cm. This listing is for the tools only and does not include a bike, fork, crown race, or mallet.Before buying, please confirm your fork steerer outside diameter is 28.6 mm 1-1/8 inch and confirm a 6.7 inch tube length gives you enough clearance to strike comfortably. This tool is not intended for listed non standard 31.8 to 33 mm straight steerers or 31.8 to 39.8 mm non standard conical steerers. Wipe clean and store dry after use. Review: Works well, priced right! - Having used this only once, on a 1 1/8" headset, I'm very pleased. The parts that touch the crown race are nicely machined and finished; the slide tube is a bit rougher, but it does not have to be precise. The tube seems to be heavy enough to be used as a slide hammer, but I just smacked it with a mallet and it worked well. A previous reviewer seems to have been a bit confused about how to use the tool. For 1 1/8 headsets (straight steerer) you just use the single driver piece and the slide tube, as shown in the first photo. For 1 1/2" headsets, you put the two driver pieces together ( they only fit one way, and are held together by an o-ring) and the slide tube, as shown in the second photo. Note that the size markings on the driver pieces read right side up when you're using the tool correctly. Review: Worked perfectly on my Salsa Timberjack. - I recently bought a Salsa Timberjack and decided the stock Rockshox Psylo Silver RC suspension fork was hot garbage and I wanted to upgrade. As a new trail rider, I'd never done a fork swap before and was looking forward to the process. The Timberjack has a standard 1.5-inch to 1.25-inch tapered headtube. This tool worked perfectly to set the crown race on the new Marzzochi Bomber Z1 fork I installed. As a matter of fact, the hardest part of the whole process wasn't the crown race, it was getting the star nut properly installed on the new head tube. It got a little hairy, but I managed to work it out. For under $20, I can't complain; it works and now I have a tool I will definitely need again in the future. ## Features - Made for 28.6 mm 1-1/8 in fork steerers: This 3 piece crown race setting tool kit is designed to help install headset crown races on compatible bicycle forks with a 28.6 mm 1-1/8 inch steerer outside diameter - Includes straight and tapered adapter pieces: Comes with a 30 mm 1.18 in straight adapter and a 1.5 inch tapered adapter to support compatible straight and tapered fork applications as described - Steel and aluminum alloy construction: Built with a steel sleeve and aluminum alloy components for repeated bike repair use, with a compact design suited for home workshop headset service - Simple setup for crown race seating: Choose the correct adapter, place the tool squarely over the steerer and crown race, then tap with a mallet while checking alignment as you go to help seat the race more evenly - Fit and size notes before buying: Slide tube length is about 6.7 in 17 cm and the tool is intended for compatible 28.6 mm 1-1/8 in steerers; not for listed non standard 31.8 to 33 mm straight steerers or 31.8 to 39.8 mm conical steerers ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Manufacturer | CALIDAKA | | Part Number | 16243560919828 | | Item Weight | 1.54 pounds | | Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 1.57 x 0.51 inches | | Country of Origin | China | | Item model number | 16243560919828 | | Material | steel | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | ## Images ![Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KkS+BJmoL.jpg) ![Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zQFlq309L.jpg) ![Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qDuGQGRmL.jpg) ![Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iihsKNSnL.jpg) ![Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Fork Installer for 28.6 mm Steerer - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tuwTpswcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well, priced right! *by F***H on April 6, 2023* Having used this only once, on a 1 1/8" headset, I'm very pleased. The parts that touch the crown race are nicely machined and finished; the slide tube is a bit rougher, but it does not have to be precise. The tube seems to be heavy enough to be used as a slide hammer, but I just smacked it with a mallet and it worked well. A previous reviewer seems to have been a bit confused about how to use the tool. For 1 1/8 headsets (straight steerer) you just use the single driver piece and the slide tube, as shown in the first photo. For 1 1/2" headsets, you put the two driver pieces together ( they only fit one way, and are held together by an o-ring) and the slide tube, as shown in the second photo. Note that the size markings on the driver pieces read right side up when you're using the tool correctly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked perfectly on my Salsa Timberjack. *by M***F on September 28, 2025* I recently bought a Salsa Timberjack and decided the stock Rockshox Psylo Silver RC suspension fork was hot garbage and I wanted to upgrade. As a new trail rider, I'd never done a fork swap before and was looking forward to the process. The Timberjack has a standard 1.5-inch to 1.25-inch tapered headtube. This tool worked perfectly to set the crown race on the new Marzzochi Bomber Z1 fork I installed. As a matter of fact, the hardest part of the whole process wasn't the crown race, it was getting the star nut properly installed on the new head tube. It got a little hairy, but I managed to work it out. For under $20, I can't complain; it works and now I have a tool I will definitely need again in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it *by M***X on April 14, 2026* I've set two crown races with it so far, each taking less than 10 seconds. It's nice and heavy so it only takes a couple taps. The piece that sits over the race is super smooth, so no worries of gouging. All in all, we'll worth it over the pvc pipe if you are building a tool collection. ## Frequently Bought Together - Crown Race Setting Tool, 3PCS Bike Fork Crown Race Setting Tool, Bicycle Fork Nut Setting Installer, Bicycle Repairing Front Fork Setter Kit 28.6mm - Cane Creek 110-Series Crown Race Aluminum, 1.5In, 52/40 - GOLDEAL TOOPRE Bicycle Fork Star Nut Setting Installer with Free Spare Special Screw and 1 Free Star Nut （for 7/8",1",1-1/8"οΌ‰ --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/423156894-crown-race-setting-tool-3pcs-fork-installer-for-28-6](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/423156894-crown-race-setting-tool-3pcs-fork-installer-for-28-6) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*