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Alternative to star fangled nut (and tool)

  • 10-07-2013 05:43PM
    #1
    quozl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭


    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.


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  • #2
    Eamonnator
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    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


  • #3
    kenmc
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    I've never used a special tool; gentle thump of a hammer is all it takes.


  • #4
    SomeFool
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    Have a setting tool if you're in the Cork area you're welcome to borrow it.


  • #5
    dave_o_brien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭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.


  • #6
    quozl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭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 ;)


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