carbon fork steerer question

Is a carbon fork steerer strong enough to withstand the pressure of the star nut or is there an
aluminum sleeve inside. I dont know how long full carbon forks have been around, it just seems
strange to apply pressure to carbon fibre. Thanks

 

>Is a carbon fork steerer strong enough to withstand the pressure of the star nut or is there an
>aluminum sleeve inside.

most of the forks come with an internal expanding wedge bolt. no star nuts used in the
carbon steerer.

gary

 

maxhr-<< Is a carbon fork steerer strong enough to withstand the pressure of the star nut

No it is not-

<< or is there an aluminum sleeve inside.

Some do but carbon steerers should use an expanding plug, that comes with new carbon steerer forks.

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