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12-17-09 | 01:26 AM
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From: Davis/Lafayette, CA
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1. So what's the fork inside diameter? If it's anything other than 22.2 mm it's a non-starter because the stem won't fit.
2. I own a tap for a 1" threaded fork so I have a little experience to speak from. It's good for cleaning up threads and MAYBE adding a cew threads. I wouldn't even consider starting to thread a fork from new. I'm also thinking that anybody who would quote a price of $20.00 has probably never done it.
2. I own a tap for a 1" threaded fork so I have a little experience to speak from. It's good for cleaning up threads and MAYBE adding a cew threads. I wouldn't even consider starting to thread a fork from new. I'm also thinking that anybody who would quote a price of $20.00 has probably never done it.
2. i thought the shop had to cut off all the threaded portion when resizing my threaded fork, but maybe there were some threads left. i walked out paying 20 bucks, but maybe he hooked me up since i go there a lot. he's the only shop in davis with fork threading stuff so while the procedure isn't common, he dose it enough
12-17-09 | 11:05 AM
#27
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From: Appleton WI
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The fork dies at most shops are intended only for chasing threads or extending the threaded section on a fork that already has threads. To cut fresh threads on a steer tube you need a piloted die, or better yet a lathe. Take your fork to a machine shop and have them cut the threads (1" x 24tpi) using a lathe.
12-17-09 | 11:09 AM
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From: Appleton WI
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No, they're not -- assuming a steel steer tube, at least.
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