Star nuts, expanders and not a carbon steerer
bernie1973
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Anybody got any preferences for traditional SFN vs Head Doctor vs expander such as this:
http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=70&p=854&
Only ever used SFN before but am getting new forks (xfusion trace if that makes any odds) and so wondered about trying alternative.
http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=70&p=854&
Only ever used SFN before but am getting new forks (xfusion trace if that makes any odds) and so wondered about trying alternative.
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SFN - cheapest, lightest, works, what is not to like?Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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so after the first head doctor I bought, I got 3 for the other bikes
work well and don't come loose if assembled correctly - and the unlikely event it is broke - (also you can by single parts of the head doctor to repair it)
have used an azonic head lock as well, super secure, and USE also make a similar device
and when you come to sell or change forks the inside of the steerer has not had a car crash.....0 -
This vvvvvvvvvvvvvvThe Beginner wrote:SFN - cheapest, lightest, works, what is not to like?
Not this vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvestampida wrote:so after the first head doctor I bought, I got 3 for the other bikes
work well and don't come loose if assembled correctly - and the unlikely event it is broke - (also you can by single parts of the head doctor to repair it)
have used an azonic head lock as well, super secure, and USE also make a similar device
and when you come to sell or change forks the inside of the steerer has not had a car crash.....I don't do smileys.
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estampida wrote:work well and don't come loose if assembled correctlyCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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I use hope top caps with star nuts. the heavy unneeded hed docs are either in my tool box or a bin in Sweden."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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oh I do have some tensioners that have top and bottom caps. and an alloy rod through the middle.
quite useful."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Just bought a bike with one of those in it.....now sold on the bay though I dare say they have their use in the right place, do stop mud going up inside the steerer if nothing else!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Cheers folks. It would seem that nuts is the Pattonesque answer.0
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bernie1973 wrote:Cheers folks. It would seem that nuts is the Pattonesque answer.
Brig. Gen Anthony McAuliffe - Patton was still miles down the road.
Even in an alloy or steel steerer, there's something appealing for me about something that's easy to get out - I just have all sorts of engineering-based prejudices, and like things that are easier to get apart.Specialized Roubaix Elite 2015
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Will happily bow to your superior historical knowledge, but think I'll stick with a star nut anyway.0
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nicklouse wrote:oh I do have some tensioners that have top and bottom caps. and an alloy rod through the middle.
quite useful.
Got one of those... don't work with all forks though
Nice though, esp if the SFN does start to slip and you need something else.0 -
The Beginner wrote:estampida wrote:work well and don't come loose if assembled correctly
well if you read the hope instructions it says to grease the inside of the wedge
lots of people don't, and it does not tighten up correctly and therefore will move up the head tube as you tighten the top bolt
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I think you've missed the point totally - never mind.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0