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Does anyone know how to cut a carbon steerer tube SAFELY?! What's the right tool for the job?
JRS
Posted : 04/08/2009 10:00 am
Would say use a hacksaw with a nice sharp blade and go gently.
Posted : 04/08/2009 10:28 am
last one i did i bolted on my stem upside down where i wanted the cut to use as a guide and incase i scratched it which i did 🙂 and a junior hacksaw . Nice and careful and dont breath it the dust 🙂
Posted : 04/08/2009 10:31 am
http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/r&d_files/R&D-05-Carbon.pdf
I've always used a hacksaw with no problems. Use a new blade and perhaps wrap some tape round the inside of the tube.
Posted : 04/08/2009 10:32 am