DO NOT APPLY ANY GREASE TO THE STEERER TUBE.
NOTE: Installing more than 40mm (1.5”) stack height of headset spacers can compromise the
strength of the steerer tube.
It is recommended that the initial installation of the fork be done with the maximum allowed
stack height (40mm) of headset spacers, unless the desired stem height is pre-determined.
Place the spacers above or below the stem to adjust your position. Once a precise stem
height is achieved, a cut can be made to eliminate any spacers that are above the stem.
3. CUTTING THE FORK STEERER TUBE
Make a mark on the steerer tube at the top of the stem once the desired stem height is
achieved. The actual cutting line must be 2mm below the mark.
Before cutting the steerer tube, wrap the area where you intend to cut with several layers of
masking tape or duct tape. This will limit the amount of fraying of fibers, resulting in a cleaner
cut. Once wrapped, determine the exact location of the desired cut by a pen mark on the
tape.
NOTE: It is recommended that a fine tooth (36 teeth) saw blade be used to avoid the fraying
of composite fibers. A carbide grit toothless saw blade is also acceptable.
Please abide by the adage: “check twice, cut once!” It’s much easier than buying a new fork.
NOTE: Fuji recommends that when cutting a steerer tube, a steerer tube cutting guide tool be
used. It is very important that the steerer tube be cut straight.
Once the steerer tube is cut, round out the top edge of the steerer tube by using an emery
board or fine grit sandpaper. Wipe off excess dust. DO NOT breathe carbon dust!
4. FORK INSTALLATION
Install the steerer tube plug. Insert the fork back into the headset and place the desired
amount of headset spacers to achieve proper stem height. When proper height is achieved,
install the preload cap.
NOTE: Do not twist stem onto carbon steerer tube. This could result in damage to the steerer
tube and render the fork unsafe.
Adjust the headset to eliminate any free play, make sure that the fork still rotates freely.
Make sure that the stem and fork are aligned. Tighten the stem’s top and bottom steerer
clamp bolts in an alternating pattern. Increase torque in 5 in-lbf (0.56 Nm) increments, until
the specified torque is achieved. Recommended torque for the steerer tube is 75 in-lbf
(8.5 Nm). Do not exceed maximum torque of 90 in-lbf (10.1 Nm).
Install the front brake on the fork. Recommended torque is 70 in-lbf (8 Nm). Do not
exceed maximum torque of 87 in-lbf (10 Nm).
Warning: It may be visually difficult to identify damage to the composite material. If
the external composite surface is dented, frayed, gouged, deeply scratched, fractured,
chipped or otherwise damaged, the component should be replaced. If seat post has been
involved in a crash or impact, even if there is no visible damage, Fuji or an authorized
Fuji dealer should inspect the product.
