Falcon Pro Beta 24 - metal plate inside steerer tube?

[Jon The Bassist]

We've got all the main parts we need to get this rideable now. One slight problem though, I found the stem wouldn't go all the way down in the steerer tube (about 3/4" of shaft still out). When I looked down the steerer tube there was what looked like a metal plate in there with a hole in the centre.

Is this normal, is it possible to remove it without too much hassle?

The bike would be rideable as it is cos we have some fairly low rise cruiser bars but it'd be nice to sort this if it's straight forward.

[Rodgy1970]

Maybe it's an old wedge that's jammed down it?

[Jon The Bassist]

Good call - I didn't even consider that. I only had a really quick look at the time, maybe i could tap it out with a bar and a hammer? The bike is at my dad's so I can't check at the moment.

[rooski]

may be best to try tap it back up from the underside.
if it is a wedge then it will be tapered and you end up bulging out the steerer whacking it from the top.
steerers are somtimes thicker at the bottom or have burrs from drilling for the brake so it probably wont push down
 

[Jon The Bassist]

may be best to try tap it back up from the underside.
if it is a wedge then it will be tapered and you end up bulging out the steerer whacking it from the top.
steerers are somtimes thicker at the bottom or have burrs from drilling for the brake so it probably wont push down
 

Cheers dude - that makes sense
I really will 'tap' it and not just belt the hell out of it in my usual style 

[motomagII]

mine didnt go all the way in either cut the stem down a bit .think there was summat inside the forks to give em more strength probably

[Jon The Bassist]

Hmmm, it did look more like a piece meant to be there...
Greg, how did you go about chopping down your stem? It looks like it's only need an inch taking off.

[trasher]

Use a flex fighter

[Jon The Bassist]

Use a flex fighter

I did think about that, and it's still an option. As it's a rider, and hopefully racer, I was aiming for the stem to be in all the way for best position and less flex generally.

[rooski]

give the stem to me i will cut it down 4 ya
bring the forks as well

[Jon The Bassist]

give the stem to me i will cut it down 4 ya
bring the forks as well

Cheers dude! Assuming that it needs it, I'll catch up with you 

[motomagII]

give the stem to me i will cut it down 4 ya
bring the forks as well

theres your answer androoski is top notchj cutter lol