Changin forks
 

I have a DDG shooter trials which im converting to use as a hardtail MTB. I removed the stem (a-head not quilled) as I am trying to put on my new rst suspension forks. But when i took off the spacers there is no nuts or anything to loosen in order to release the rigid forks that are on the bike just now. Theres a little circular thing where the top screw of the stem went down into that I cant get out. What do I need to do next to release the forks?? help ASAP please!

Stuart

stu,

there is usually a split wedge collar that supports the steer tube. you should be able to tap with soft mallet and the fork will drop right out.

Thanks, I was gonna say that but I didn't know what to call the split wedge ring besides "terribly designed."

Stuart,

That circular threaded thing inside your fork is a star nut and it cannot be reused. If your rst's don't have one already, I recommend that after you make your final cut on the steerer tube, you take the fork to your LBS and have one installed - they're relatively cheap, probably around five bucks.

Good advice Gastro,your doin' great!

Star nuts suck. Get an azonic head lock, they're really quite excellent.

Star nuts suck. Get an azonic head lock, they're really quite excellent.

If your cheap like me you will reuse it. I have done it many of times, just find a 1in. wooden dowel (or something of that sort) and hammer the starnut flange all the way out the bottom of the steertube ( you really have to beat on it though).