Terminology help...

rogue pieman

Hello,

Can someone explain to me what is ment by steerer length, please?

I've spotted these little beauties for sale Rockshox Fork, and I'm wondering if that 185mm they're quoting is to big/small/wide/narrow for my current deathtrap.

Ta in advance.

llamafarmer

It's the length of the tube that comes up from crown of the forks (so the bit that goes through your frame and that you fasten the stem onto).

rogue pieman

Thanks muchly, sir.


Time to get the old tape measure out....

supersonic

Do make sure the steerer is the correct width, and threaded/threadless (depending on your needs)

Kiblams

J-F-G-I :P (you will need reference pictures for this venture my friend)

rogue pieman

And some aspirin....

nicklouse

rogue pieman


may I suggest a visit to the FAQs might be in order?

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=40043

pte1643

Also don't forget that the Steerer Length is not set in stone...

So long as it's long enough, it can be cut down to the (your) preferred length.

ramemtbers

yes i cut one down a month back. make sure you use a decent hack saw though.