Changing steerer
07-18-09, 08:25 PM
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Changing steerer
I've got a bike with a carbon fork and an aluminum steerer. Can I change it to a carbon steerer and if so should I? Just wondering if there would be any advantage/disadvantage?
07-18-09, 08:27 PM
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the fork and steerer are one piece. if you want a carbon steerer, you need an all carbon fork.
and then comes the hard part, finding a fork that has the same rake and headset compatibility with your current fork.
and then comes the hard part, finding a fork that has the same rake and headset compatibility with your current fork.
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07-18-09, 08:36 PM
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The all carbon fork + steerer is lighter, more expensive, and you need to be careful to never over-torque the stem bolts, or the stem could break loose while riding.
If you have a fork that is carbon + aluminum steerer, it might be between 450 and 575 grams. An all carbon one might be 325 to 375 grams. That's the main difference, perhaps 200 grams, less than a half pound of weight.
If you have a fork that is carbon + aluminum steerer, it might be between 450 and 575 grams. An all carbon one might be 325 to 375 grams. That's the main difference, perhaps 200 grams, less than a half pound of weight.
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Is having a carbon steerer over aluminum going to provide a noticeably better ride?
Didn't see Rm-Rf's post before I posted this thanks
Didn't see Rm-Rf's post before I posted this thanks
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not worth it.
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On one bike I've gone from a uglyish stock Real Design Signature full carbon to an alu steerer Scott CR1 Pro knock off which was 1/3 of the value but way better looking.
Just ride what you like.
Just ride what you like.
07-19-09, 02:57 AM
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Aluminium Crusader :-)
Yeah, it's not worth it unless you're a weight weenie....or, you really don't like your current fork.
Full-carbon forks, steerers and crowns are usually more comfortable.
By the way, the German Tour Magazine pretty much proved that carbon steeres flex more (inside the headtube) than alu ones.
Sorry, I don't have a link, but i might be able to chase one up
Full-carbon forks, steerers and crowns are usually more comfortable.
By the way, the German Tour Magazine pretty much proved that carbon steeres flex more (inside the headtube) than alu ones.
Sorry, I don't have a link, but i might be able to chase one up
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07-19-09, 04:25 AM
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True. It's really not worth the effort, unless you already need a new fork for an unrelated reason.
07-19-09, 07:22 PM
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Thanks was just curious pretty new to road bikes and don't know a anything about the mechanics of them
