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O.D.L - Technical Manual
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Shortening the Steerer
V2016.10
3.1.1 Shortening a Carbon Steerer
Preparatory Steps Link
1. Dismount the fork from the bike.
2. Dismount the crown race of the old fork.
3. Measure the length of the old fork‘s steerer.
Make sure to measure the length from the support of the crown race to the end
of the steerer.
4. Transfer the measured value to the new steerer.
5. Ensure that the remaining clamping surface on the steerer complies with the
total height of the stem including a 5 mm spacer on top of the stem.
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DANGER
Risk of injuries when carrying out works with carbon!
Take measures to protect yourself, especially your eyes, your skin and your respiratory tract before star-
ting shortening the carbon steerer.
• Wear protective goggles.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Wear a respirator mask.
Required Material Specification Amount
protective goggles - 1
protective gloves - 1 pair
respiration mask - 1
adhesive tape - as required
handsaw new saw blade for metal with min.
24 teeth per inch 1
sandpaper grain min. 400 as required
cleaner Motorex Swissclean 2300 as required
1. Put adhesive tape around the steerer where the
steerer needs to be cut. This prevents the carbon
fibers to fringe.