I've noticed that RST sells their forks through QBP sans steerer tubes, which are sold separately, so you can get whatever diameter or length you need. It looks like they're press-fit.
Has anyone ever bought one of these and pressed the tube in themselves? I looked at RST's web site to see if they had instructions, but they only say that the tubes are pressed at the factory and not to attempt to press it out (which makes sense, since it's a steel tube being held by an aluminum crown - getting it out will probably enlarge the hole on the crown).
I've got access to a hydraulic bearing press that I think would do the trick, but I'm wondering if there's more to it than I'm imagining. I ask because I'd like to put one on a bike with a 1" head tube, and I'd like to preserve the threaded headset and quill stem if possible.
I've noticed that RST sells their forks through QBP sans steerer tubes, which are sold separately, so you can get whatever diameter or length you need. It looks like they're press-fit.
Has anyone ever bought one of these and pressed the tube in themselves? I looked at RST's web site to see if they had instructions, but they only say that the tubes are pressed at the factory and not to attempt to press it out (which makes sense, since it's a steel tube being held by an aluminum crown - getting it out will probably enlarge the hole on the crown).
I've got access to a hydraulic bearing press that I think would do the trick, but I'm wondering if there's more to it than I'm imagining. I ask because I'd like to put one on a bike with a 1" head tube, and I'd like to preserve the threaded headset and quill stem if possible.
Hank, The forks that RST sells through qbp without a steerer tube have bolts on the crown for bolting on the steerer tube. If you order a 1" steerer tube and fork they should send you a shim that slides over the steerer tube to fit the crown. Good luck. Steve
I've noticed that RST sells their forks through QBP sans steerer tubes, which are sold separately, so you can get whatever diameter or length you need. It looks like they're press-fit.
Has anyone ever bought one of these and pressed the tube in themselves? I looked at RST's web site to see if they had instructions, but they only say that the tubes are pressed at the factory and not to attempt to press it out (which makes sense, since it's a steel tube being held by an aluminum crown - getting it out will probably enlarge the hole on the crown).
I've got access to a hydraulic bearing press that I think would do the trick, but I'm wondering if there's more to it than I'm imagining. I ask because I'd like to put one on a bike with a 1" head tube, and I'd like to preserve the threaded headset and quill stem if possible.
I believe where you got confused is that some RST models have permanently pressed columns and other models have (had?) two-bolt crowns with a replaceable column. See also early Marzocchi and the label "Mozo"
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The forks that RST sells through qbp without a steerer tube have bolts on the crown for bolting on the steerer tube. If you order a 1" steerer tube and fork they should send you a shim that slides over the steerer tube to fit the crown. Good luck. Steve
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A Muzi said:
I believe where you got confused is that some RST models have permanently pressed columns and other models have (had?) two-bolt crowns with a replaceable column. See also early Marzocchi and the label "Mozo"
