stearer tube length

hainman
hainman Posts: 699
edited August 2012 in MTB buying advice
hi folks.i have a bike i bought a couple of years ago with right sh***y forks on it and my mate has offered me his old tora's for 30quid but they are about 3-4 cm to short for the head tube size on the old bike,is there a gadget that can be used to extend the size of the stearer tube to make it longer to fit on my bike,
many thanks
craig
Giant Reign 2
Crohnie

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes and they are not really suitable.

    find some with the correct or longer length.
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  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Just to make sure. When you say 3-4 cm short, do mean you can put the stem, top cap etc but its all 3-4 cm lower down than before?

    Or the steerer doesn't protrude far enough out of the headtube to put the stem on?

    If the first one, you might be able to experiment with high rise stems and bars to get a suitable riding position. If the later then as Nick says get some forks that fit.
  • hainman
    hainman Posts: 699
    thanks nicklouse i'll give him them back then,was just a good wee bargain but will look out for some with full stearer length......
    Giant Reign 2
    Crohnie
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    Hainman

    I have some Toras that may suit. Pm sent.

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