Whether you’re setting up a brand new fork or just want to get rid of a spacer stack, cutting down a steerer tube isn’t as tricky as you might think. As long as you have the right tools and are very, very careful, that is.
That said, new forks will need to be fitted with a crown race before installation, which requires specific and expensive tools and is best dealt with by your local bike shop.
This process will work for aluminium and carbon steerers on both road and mountain bikes, so watch the video here to see James Tennant talk you through it.
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How to cut down a fork steerer tube
- A saw fitted with the appropriate blade for your steerer tube material
- Saw guide
- Degreaser
- Paper cloth
- File/sandpaper
- A small flathead screwdriver
Step 1. Remove and mark
Remove the wheel from the bike and detach your brake caliper and hose from the fork. This process varies depending on whether you have rim or disc brakes, but will usually only involve one or two hex bolts.
Undo the stem top-cap with a hex key (usually 4 or 5mm) and remove any spacers you have above the stem.
While doing this, take note of the parts you have removed and the order they were arranged in — you will need to re-assemble them in the same way.
Step 2. Measure and cut
Step 3. Re-install
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