Steerer tube cutting and threading tools

[Giom6]

Hi guys,

I need to cut and add a few mm's of new threads to a 1" steerer tube.

Has anybody got a cutter guide and threading set I could borrow for a couple of days? Would cover postage etc.

Can't justify buying the tools but I want to do it myself.

Cheers

 

[WD Pro]

It's far to difficult, I would suggest you contact these guys - http://www.nasatechhelp.com

Joking aside, have a look here : viewtopic.php?f=1&t=287875&hilit=guide

and here : viewtopic.php?f=1&t=282496&hilit=thread

Good luck

WD

 

[WD Pro]

ps : I can't help you with sourcing the tool sorry :-(

WD

 

[Giom6]

In all honesty I didn't think it would be that difficult with the right tools

Thanks for the links I'll take a look at them today

Whats annoying is that I probably only need about two/three more millimetres of thread to get the headset tight and then I could just trim the rest of the steerer which wouldn't be so bad!

The image attached shows how close it is... :?

 

[The History Man]

Wouldn't it be easier to drop the bottom cup a couple of mm with a custom washer/shim?

 

[WD Pro]

Is that M900 ?

Custom fork crown seat ?

WD

 

[Giom6]

Is that M900 ?

Custom fork crown seat ?

WD

It is

Huh!?!?

 

[WD Pro]

I thought I recognised the finish

Ref the crown race : I can't see your forks but there are a few types out there that have a separate collar on them to mount the crown race. If yours have this, remove it and send it to Intrincycle (or similar) - get them to make you a replacement which is a couple of mm thicker ?

WD

 

[Giom6]

Ah, I get you now.

I got the collar from Rampage. The forks are RC35's. I could see if they would do a bigger one.

Is it bad form to move the steerer down two mil in the crown, as that would sort the problem out too? :?

 

[WD Pro]

I don't know those forks to comment accurately, but I guess so long as it is secured in the same way and the crown race still seats properly - why not ?

WD