Rusted steerer tube

[ashridge]

Finally managed to remove my RC36s to find the steerer very rusted. Judging by the hex bolts on the crown, the steerer tube can be replaced - is my assumption correct?

Is there anyway of stopping it happening again?

 

[jimihendrix]

Yes, steerer can be replaced.

Give the new one a thin coat of grease on the outside and spray some Waxoyl inside before instaling, will prevent rusting in future

 

[orange71]

is it so badly rusted it needs replacing? Quick sand down and it might actually just be surface rust?

 

[ashridge]

I'll get out the wet and dry first!

Thanks guys...

 

[justbackdated]

pace steerer

Hiya,
saw your steerer thread; give it a clean with some coarse Scotchbrite or similar;better if you can spin it slowly lathe-like. check for any deep pitting, particularly around the section just above the crown. If it is really rusty then replace it[I have new ones in stock at £28 posted] but if it is just surface rust treat it with Waxoyl or thick grease.
Hope that helps
tim