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- CommentAuthorkryptocaine
- CommentTimeMar 6th 2009
I stripped the threads on my steel fork so the locking nut won't stay. I've just been tightening it by hand every time I get off, but was wondering what I can do to fix it?
Should I just find a headset with a shorter stack or go for a new fork? -
- CommentAuthorfilthpunx
- CommentTimeMar 6th 2009
if you can get it tight enough just locktight it in place i did that before and it lasted as long as the bike if not you may need a new fork unless your headset has a high stackheight and only a few threads are stripped then a new headset may work -
- CommentAuthoroxfarmer
- CommentTimeMar 6th 2009
I have a related question. If the steerer tube has some flat spots directly above the crown race is that going to affect the bearings of the headset? If it matters, I'm using a threadless set up. -
- CommentAuthorJoshua A.C. Newman
- CommentTimeMar 7th 2009
Most forks have a flat spot or a notch at the top of the threads on the steerer. It's fine. It helps orient... well, I'm not sure why you'd care, but they're there.
Kryptocaine, are you sure there aren't any spacers to take out? I did this once, then discovered that I had a spacer, which made me feel kind dumb. Taking out the spacer fixed the problem, fortunately.
Replacing the broken part (the fork) is of course best, particularly since headsets with precise specs (like low stack height) get pretty pricey.
What's the fork? What kind of headset do you have? -
- CommentAuthorkryptocaine
- CommentTimeMar 8th 2009
Thanks, It's the fork from my Miyata. It's an old Dura-Ace headset, no spacers to be seen. I think I'm just going for a new fork though, it's already tweaked enough for the wheel to not sit centered.
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