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Old 07-17-25 | 11:21 PM
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Remind me, what's wrong with the original fork? I hope it's not just that it has a stem stuck in it, that's like a 15 minute job to remove. Me, I'd melt it out, about 2 minutes. But I have the proper oxy-fuel torch for that. I know it's not as easy for everyone. But you can also dissolve it out with drain cleaner, I've been told, tho I never tried it myself. Takes longer but you don't have to sit there, you can go watch tiktok or whatever it is people do.

That sure does have too many threads though, makes me respect Ciöcc a little less. Pet peeve, one of my many. With that many useless threads below the headset, you'll have to take care to ensure your stem isn't tightening in the threaded part. The "minimum insertion line" on your stem doesn't mean anything if the minimum insertion is determined by the stupidly-long thread on the steerer. I would measure those threads, then make a permanent mark on the stem so you'll know it's tightening fully below the threads. Maybe an extra-long quill like a Technomic could help, if you like the bars a bit higher than a Cinelli or what-have-you will allow safely
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