Originally Posted by
jet sanchEz
I have a quick question for the mechanics--------how precise does the threading on a fork have to be?
I ask because the threads on my new-to-me Ciocc fork are not far enough down the steer tube for my old frame and I need to extend them by about another inch or so. Can I take the fork in to a shop and have them do it or should I bring the fork and frame?
an inch sounded like the range that most shops would be comfortable chasing the threads on ur fork. show off that beauty. they can overthread it down, say if ur headset stack is taller than the threads, but as long as its not like over 2 cm overthreaded, you should be fine. its been proven that an entirely threaded steerer significantly weakens it.
if you have the old original fork, take that to the shop and have them match it on your replacement.
btw, if they have cut down the steerer, make sure you can install your stem as far in as you need.. cuz sometimes the butting wasn't designed for the shorter steerer and the butting will butt into your stem.. preventing it from being installed at the correct length.