Pivot Clamp at Spacer on T50

[DhezW]

Hi all! In order to take my T50 on a plane, is removing the hinge of the pivot clamp near the steerer spacer achievable? The video on disassembling a Cruzbike for shipping talks about disconnecting the whole front assembly (boom, chain stay) but my T50’s pivot clamp’s bolt receiver looks like it is a solid piece. I’m guessing that I can fold things up some to fit the bike in the box, but I’m wondering if I’m just missing something. I apologize if I’m using the wrong terms - perhaps the photo will help.

I wasn’t able to find existing threads on this subject but would be happy to review existing content if someone has tackled this previously. Thx

 

[Ramnob42]

Looks like the sleeve that pins them together should just pull out. Loosen bottom bracket connection if under tension.

 

[DhezW]

@Ramnob42 thanks for the suggestion. I agree that it looks like the sleeve should come out. I removed one of the bolts and unwound the other halfway to see if I could push the sleeve out but without success. I even smacked the bolt with a soft piece of wood but didn’t see a movement.

I could see that the sleeve will rotate when a bolt gets sticky inside. I also noticed that there are also thin pieces of metal between clamp piece and the boom’s connection which also rotate and might be washers.

Unfortunately, I’ll have to leave it at that as I need to get the bike boxed for my trip and am not willing to force things at this juncture.