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selfpreservation

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threading forks
« on: April 04, 2007, 05:23 PM »
ive got a set of forks for my MTB and the headtube is too short for them , can i get threads put further down the steerer and cut the top off , if so where can i get this done and how much is it likley to cost

cheers ciaran

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Re: threading forks
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 05:41 PM »
I would n't try buying a tap and die cutting set and doing it yourself coz cycle threads are different to normal metric threads

A good cycle shop should be able to do it for you though  :daumenhoch:

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Re: threading forks
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2007, 06:11 PM »
why not use spacers below the lock nut????

its mucho mucho easier

Dave
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selfpreservation

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Re: threading forks
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2007, 06:24 PM »
cause it still wouldnt fit the steerer is a lot longer

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