Steerer tube cut to short...?

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2008-10-10 10:54 AM

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Subject: Steerer tube cut to short...?
Any ideas or am i just SOL and i need to get a new fork...?

2008-10-10 10:56 AM
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2008-10-10 11:04 AM
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Subject: RE: Steerer tube cut to short...?

Crap. I was worried about this happening to mine (see my new bike thread), so I left it too long.

What is it made out of? Carbon? Aluminum? Not that I know if that will make a difference. Sorry.

2008-10-10 11:05 AM
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Too short to a) install, or b) give you a comfortable fit?

If a), then SOL. If b), then HTFU.

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2008-10-10 11:06 AM
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Subject: RE: Steerer tube cut to short...?

First reaction: SOL

Second thoughts ask: how much too short? If only a few mm, then maybe a stem swap for one with a shorter stack/clamping surface? 

Carbon or aluminum?

 

2008-10-10 11:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Steerer tube cut to short...?
its carbon, i think I'm just going to have to get a new one....


2008-10-10 11:11 AM
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how "short" is short?

 

2008-10-10 11:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Steerer tube cut to short...?
several inches... i had it cut a my LBS and there was a misunderstanding on both are parts so i really can't blame them. So if any has or knows where i can get a cheap 1" 700c fork please let me know..


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2008-10-10 11:50 AM
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1" or 1-1/8"??  How much steer tube length do you need?

I have the one that came with my Scott (I replaced it with a lighter Ritchey one).  1-1/8" carbon, threadless.  It is off of a 58cm frame.

Edit: Oops, never mind .... see the 1" in your post ....... sorry.



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Subject: RE: Steerer tube cut to short...?
Riser stem?

I also found a riser attachment. I have no idea how / if it works, but such a thing is available.
http://www.bikeman.com/SM1975.html

Edited by pitt83 2008-10-10 12:00 PM
2008-10-10 12:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Steerer tube cut to short...?
thanks! i've never heard/Seen those before, but it would definitely be worth a shot a lot cheaper than a new $300.00 fork...


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