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I'm a Computer (Web) Programmer/Analyst based in Anchorage, AK and Minneapolis, MN. I use (among other things) ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server.

I build things. Bicycles, computers, websites, guitars, cars, motorcycles, sound sytems... lots of things.


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comment Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
The Antigravity forks have that collar as a separate piece surrounding the 1.125" tube, which then clamps into the crown. How else could it be reinforced? T6 is the strongest temper for 6061 aluminum, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6061_aluminium_alloy#6061-T6 .
Apr
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comment Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
3) I already ordered it, 1.125" OD .995" ID, and plan on doing the conversion. I'll post results/pictures when it's done.
Apr
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comment Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
2) What would be the problem with replacing it with aluminum? I know they use aluminum steer tubes with 1.125" OD and 1" ID, so the strength of 6061 aluminum should be adequate.
Apr
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comment Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
1) What shaping would there be? It's 1.125" from bottom to top?
Apr
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revised Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
Updated link
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revised Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
Added link to aluminum rod.
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asked Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
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