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Discusman 08-14-12 05:33 PM

Swapping Fork
 
Is it possible to swap the fork myself without having the LBS to do it?

The only issue I can see is how do I cut the steerer tube?

sk0tt 08-14-12 07:49 PM

Measure twice, use a hacksaw, and some hose clamps will help you cut it straight.

ed 08-14-12 08:52 PM

Dremel works well too. I used a pipe cutter for mine.

theextremist04 08-14-12 09:13 PM

+1 on the pipe cutter. Also, the crown race is probably the hardest part- be careful not to bend/warp it.

Grimlock 08-15-12 05:06 AM

Properly removing and installing the crown race is much trickier than cutting the steerer. After that, you'll need to reinstall the headset, brake, stem and flux capacitor. I would do some reading to make sure all of those things are within your grasp before starting the project.

ed 08-15-12 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by Grimlock (Post 14607951)
Properly removing and installing the crown race is much trickier than cutting the steerer. After that, you'll need to reinstall the headset, brake, stem and flux capacitor. I would do some reading to make sure all of those things are within your grasp before starting the project.

And recalibrate to 44mph.

pal251 08-18-12 12:17 PM

Are any of you guys near Manhattan?

jacos5 08-18-12 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by Grimlock (Post 14607951)
Properly removing and installing the crown race is much trickier than cutting the steerer. After that, you'll need to reinstall the headset, brake, stem and flux capacitor. I would do some reading to make sure all of those things are within your grasp before starting the project.

Strong amount of posts

x201 08-19-12 05:04 PM

Definitely use a pipe cutter for the steer tube. I use one of these:

http://i.imgur.com/BJpAX.jpg

It will give you a clean and *even* cut.

For removing the crown race, there are special tools for it, but I use a flat head screwdriver and I tap around it gently and patiently. Just take your time with it and go around it evenly. It will eventually come loose. For installing the star nut, I use one of these:

http://i.imgur.com/OYFKo.jpg

There are better star nut tools out there, but that one works just fine and it's not too expensive.


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