> I've been asking around and calling around trying to find someone that can
> repair the threads on the front fork steerer tube of my '77 Motobecane. The
> threads are damaged about midway down and I can't get my new French headset
> screwed down far enough. Anyone know anyone that has the proper dies to fix
> this?
If you can't find anyone with appropriate dies, you could try cleaning up the threads with a file. I have a small triangular fine file that I've been using to clean up threads for years. All it takes is a steady hand, good vision, and lots of patience.
jeverett@wwa.com (John V. Everett)