Re: [CR] steerer tube repair

(Example: Framebuilders:Cecil Behringer)

From: "henox" <henox@icycle.net>
To: John D Proch <johnprochss@hotmail.com>, <jamesabt@charter.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <ED2D2731C1F8488A8E767D94884148A3@D7YXN561> <COL123-W555882B4BE16D909042BB3AA530@phx.gbl>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 07:39:59 -0800
Subject: Re: [CR] steerer tube repair


Subject: Re: [CR] steerer tube repair

Bernie Mikkelsen, a frame builder based in Alameda California, makes quick work of such steerer repairs by machining a tube to press fit into your fork's steerer and a new steerer any length you want, then TIG welding around the outside of the join in your steerer.

Fast, effective, chrome and paint not affected, and relatively cheap.

Bernie showed me a fork he'd repaired that way and I'd have 100% confidence in the repair.

Personally, I've developed techniques to quickly machine a damaged steerer out of the fork crown and silver braze in a replacement. Effective but not fast or cheap as the paint is normally damaged.

Hugh Enox La Honda, California, USA on the lookout for Mountain Lions this morning