I just got this fork for my old cross bike, do I have to cut this off or is it safe to put the ahead clamp in there?
by ninlud
I just got this fork for my old cross bike, do I have to cut this off or is it safe to put the ahead clamp in there?
by ninlud
4 Comments
You’re going to want to make sure it’s the right length before you install the star nut.
Trimming is almost always needed.
You will probably have to cut the steerer to length anyway. I wouldn’t want my stem to be clamped to that slotted section
That steerer looks long, you’re probably going to have to cut it regardless. Measure it, then get a rough measurement of what’s on your bike now to get an idea of the length you need.
This fork is cut for a By Schulz Speedlifter Stem
[Speedlifter](https://byschulz.com/product/speedlifter-twist/?lang=en)
It is safe to cut the shaft down to your desired length if you make sure you cut all the way past the previous slot.