Replacing a steel steer tube

[Veloo]

See a few threads discussing the topic.
I searched "lengthening steel fork steerer tube"
Here's just one.

https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussi...mment_18428777

[bigbill]

A few years ago I asked about replacing the 1" steerer on a Nobilette fork. Even Nobilette said not to do it. Heating the crown to sweat out the old one could compromise the entire structure. Builders fabricate in a certain order, just get a new fork.

[skiezo]

I The fork in question in a low trail with rack and fender mounts as well as built for a Schmidt SL front hub.
It is usable as it is just not much above the HT. I can fit 1 20mm spacer and the stem. I was hoping to use a high stack stem but even with no spacers it still does not reach the min. insertion of the VO high stack.
I will more than likely get a stem made at an angle that will put my bars where I need them to be.
Thanks Brian

[bigbill]

Originally Posted by skiezo

I The fork in question in a low trail with rack and fender mounts as well as built for a Schmidt SL front hub.
It is usable as it is just not much above the HT. I can fit 1 20mm spacer and the stem. I was hoping to use a high stack stem but even with no spacers it still does not reach the min. insertion of the VO high stack.
I will more than likely get a stem made at an angle that will put my bars where I need them to be.
Thanks Brian

Eric Estlund at Winter can make you a custom threadless stem to get the rise.

[macaroon]

Originally Posted by skiezo

I The fork in question in a low trail with rack and fender mounts as well as built for a Schmidt SL front hub.
It is usable as it is just not much above the HT. I can fit 1 20mm spacer and the stem. I was hoping to use a high stack stem but even with no spacers it still does not reach the min. insertion of the VO high stack.
I will more than likely get a stem made at an angle that will put my bars where I need them to be.
Thanks Brian

No option for taking a bit off the top of the headtube? Or fitting a lower stack headset?

[skiezo]

The HT is 150mm now and at my age and back issues I do not like the have a saddle to bar drop of more than 5cm.
I am in contact with Rich Adams to get a custom stem made at the angle and length I am looking for.

[David Kirk]

Originally Posted by skiezo

The HT is 150mm now and at my age and back issues I do not like the have a saddle to bar drop of more than 5cm.
I am in contact with Rich Adams to get a custom stem made at the angle and length I am looking for.

A custom stem is the right way to make this work. Good choice.

dave