Bicycle Mechanics - Carbon Steer Tube Question

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wingsprint410

10-23-03, 08:01 AM

I will be receving my new Dean titainum road bike frame next week. Part of the new bike build will include a Reynolds Ouza Pro carbon fork. What is the best method of cutting the carbon steer tube (once I have the proper lenght needed)?

I do not want to ruin a new fork.. Thanks.

dirtbikedude

10-23-03, 03:36 PM

Check this site out. I have not bought there stuff, usually get that type of equipment at a local shop but it will give you an idea.

http://www.nyblimp.com/superior/saw.htm

Rev.Chuck

10-23-03, 07:59 PM

You can mark it and have a shop cut it in a jig or you can free hand it yourself. Use a fine tooth hacksaw and use a piece of masking tape as a guide.(I would use a shop, only a couple of bucks and it should be a straight cut)
Make sure to use a top cap with expander rather than a star nut.

Squint

10-24-03, 11:15 AM

I used a Park threadless steerer tube cutting guide for my fork steerer cutting needs. I used a hacksaw with a fine toothed blade and took my time cutting it.