Alternative to star fangled nut (and tool)

quozl

Is this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17766
a good alternative to using a star fangled nut when installing a head-set?

I don't have the nut inserter tool, and I don't want to pay 20 to 40 euro for one.
I also don't really want to lump my forks to rothar.ie and use theres - helpful though they are.

It'd be for a 1 1/8 steerer tube and a campagnolo style headset.

Any better alternative? The above looks good to me - I'm not that keen on a DIY tool job to be honest.

Eamonnator

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29884

something like this might be what you're looking for.
there are lots of these on the market by different manufaturers.
The one above may be available elsewhere, at a better price.
The BBB one was the first one, I came across on the CRC site.
The one, that you suggested would be more suited for MTB use, where pressure on the headset would be greater.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2218

This one is cheaper

kenmc

I've never used a special tool; gentle thump of a hammer is all it takes.

SomeFool

Have a setting tool if you're in the Cork area you're welcome to borrow it.

dave_o_brien

kenmc wrote: »

I've never used a special tool; gentle thump of a hammer is all it takes.

A screwdriver that is slightly narrower than the opening of the fork, a rubber mallet, more force than you'd think and a bit of patience is all you need.

quozl

Thanks a lot for the replies all

I'm not in Cork but thanks for the offer SomeFool.

I think I'll go with one of the compressor adjusters just because I don't want the potential risk of stuffing up jury-rigging in the nut and having to drill it out or get the LBS to fix it on me. Plus, I can re-use the adjuster - so I can self-justify it with another excuse than cowardice