Old 11-23-22, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Rolla
Swapping and cutting a carbon fork isn't a big deal, but it will require a a race remover and setter, a carbon-specific blade, and a cutting guide. Hydro brakes are similarly straightforward, but they require a brand-specific bleed kit and a hose cutter. So weigh out whether buying these tools or rolling their expense into the pro install would make more sense, especially if the bike's in the shop anyway. I would offer that the steerer-cutting tools probably won't be used often enough to warrant the investment, but a bleed kit might come in handy down the line.
Thanks! I do actually have a Shimano bleed kit--I've just never used it. Maybe I'll give that a shot and if I bork everything, I'll just have the shop do that when they cut the steerer. Thanks!
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