Steerer tube chopping

[Gunlock]

Hey guys,

Just took possession of a new (second hand) bike and now that i've set it up for me there's 4 spacers worth of steerer tube sticking out the top and it looks crazy.

I'm not a tools man myself so was wondering if anyone has the tools (and the knowledge) to chop my (alu) steerer tube down to size? Would bring along, and then forget to take home, a six pack of something cold for your efforts (or a bottle of something made from grapes, if thats your fancy)

Cheers,
Kyhil.

[KGB]

Hacksaw and electrical tape as a guide, you won't get a much simpler task than this.
An angle grinder with a cutting disc will make short work of it too.

[Duck!]

The only moderately tricky bit is whacking in a new star nut.

[dalai47]

The only moderately tricky bit is whacking in a new star nut.

I've always just tapped the existing star nut further down before cutting the steerer.

[cogs19]

The only moderately tricky bit is whacking in a new star nut.

Thoughts on this?
https://www.mountainbikesdirect.com.au/ ... tting-tool" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am about to set up a new fork and planning on buying this one. I imagine most of these tools will do what they are supposed to do.

[Duck!]

I haven't used that exact one, so can't comment on it specifically, but as a general note the right tool does make it a heap easier.

[Mulger bill]

If you've got an old stem you can sacrifice they make a great guide for a hacksaw
Failing that, a suitable tubing cutter from Bunnings will set you back less than $2o IIRC

[MattyK]

http://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3 ... r_p4902185" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

quick clean up with a file.

a socket of appropriate size makes a nice spacer to bash a star nut in a bit further.

Happy to help if you need (in Burwood)

[warthog1]

http://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3 ... r_p4902185

quick clean up with a file.

Bingo!
Works perfectly on an aluminium steerer

[Mulger bill]

http://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3 ... r_p4902185

quick clean up with a file.

Bingo!
Works perfectly on an aluminium steerer

That's the one. Tougher work on steel steerer but a little lube helped.