Sir Neil d'Menture
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I have a c1990 Reynolds 531 frame and forks.
Steerer tube has been previously cut but is too short for the headset I wish to use.
I'm reluctant to go down the welding route in case of damage to the paint which cannot be replicated.
I wondered if I could fit a length of steerer tube that has been threaded on the inside and outside.
This will thread onto the existing tube and headset can then be fitted in normal way.
Fixing will have to be thought about but there is little likeliehood of extension piece unscrewing so maybe some epoxy would provide enough grip.
Is this a sensible idea, or are there insuperable problems?
Steerer tube has been previously cut but is too short for the headset I wish to use.
I'm reluctant to go down the welding route in case of damage to the paint which cannot be replicated.
I wondered if I could fit a length of steerer tube that has been threaded on the inside and outside.
This will thread onto the existing tube and headset can then be fitted in normal way.
Fixing will have to be thought about but there is little likeliehood of extension piece unscrewing so maybe some epoxy would provide enough grip.
Is this a sensible idea, or are there insuperable problems?