Re: [CR] steerer tube repair

(Example: Racing:Jacques Boyer)

Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:33:09 +0100
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] steerer tube repair


csfelix@comcast.net wrote:
> Bernie used this method to save a really nice but damaged Lejeune. I'm also confident in the repair. The machined part he used to splice the joint is pretty beefy,

That is not necessarely a good thing. as a large change in stiffness will concentrate the stresses and reduce fatigue strenght.

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands