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Old 04-04-16 | 05:00 PM
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So now you can get yourself a steerer for cheap (plus shipping I'm assuming). Now you have to find a a cheap fork (plus shipping as well I guess). Then you have to find a framebuilder who is willing to to take the time out of their queue to prep the fork for re-heat, remove the old steerer, and install the new one (you might have to ship this stuff out to them as well if you cannot find someone local). it's not as simple as it sounds. A fork crown is cast and has lots of metal to sink heat into. It will take someone with lots of experience to sweat that steerer out properly without ruining the fork. What do you figure your end cost is going to be on this project and how long do you think it's going to take?

My advice to you is to maybe prioritize your aesthetics a little less and go with something more practical. Or be prepared to pay to maintain the cool factor.

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