Manitou M1 steerer tube problem?

[TT_Zaskar91]

Hi all,

I've come into the possession of some vintage M1s in amazing condition, which I thought was lucky on my part..... However the steerer tube is about 80mm too short for my1991 20" Zaskar frame, and needs to be 230mm.

What I'm considering now is:

a) try and find a suitable threaded steerer tube in 1 1/8" and keep the original Flip/Flop GT stem

b) have a new 230mm steerer tube made and thread cut (not ideal as should really be rolled thread but my mate owns a CNC/lathe workshop and could do it)

c) simply get a 1 1/8" tube, cut to size, and convert to a threadless headset and stem combo, probably with new handlebars as well.

one way or another I'm going to fit these M1s as they were but a childhood dream back in '91, but since I've been out of the scene for so long I hope some of you guys can share advice/experience with me on this....

Which option would you go for and why?

Cheers
Tony

 

[cchris2lou]

a, should be easy to find . plenty of steerers about .

I think I have a marzzo , brand new , and mega long .

 

[ishaw]

Whether my answer will help or not I can't say, and it also depends on what you plan to do with the fork/build, but I can say I've successfully had a steerer tube replaced on forks that have the pressed in style crown/steerer combo (professionally done, no hammer and hope), so with that in mind, any steerer you like is possible.

 

[TT_Zaskar91]

Maybe use a PACE steerer from here ?

http://www.pacecycles.com/?page_id=355

Can't see why it wouldn't fit ? The internet is a wonderful thing

 

[We_are_Stevo]

...and just so I don't disappoint my legions of fans out there; Fit one of these and it doesn't matter how short your steerer tube is

The above fork has a very short threaded steerer fitted with an extender and a Saracen Ahead stem; no visual difference wouldn't you agree?

 

[TT_Zaskar91]

just bought a PACE steerer at 240mm. Problem solved