Other than being super simple to install and unlimited reuse.
TiA
ransom_hunter on
allows you to store water in your steerer. just make sure you get a top cap with a hole for your straw.
SunshineInDetroit on
won’t prevent the steerer tube from deforming if stem clamp forces are greater.
Smvrf_ on
Reusable !
But don’t ever use this on a carbon steerer
-HeyThatsPrettyNeat- on
I’d say it’s probably just better in most ways to begin with
Starnuts break, and generally aren’t included in new forks. It’s not like either system is under crazy tension either, the stem bolts are usually enough of a back-up in case a starnut breaks. This also has the advantage of plugging up the bottom of the fork so it won’t allow crap to get in
Really the only reason I switched to this style of system is because I use the OneUp steerer tube tool system which gets rid of the starnut
PHILSTORMBORN on
I use one of these on bikes with Alu steerers. Set the preload, put on the stem and then remove it. It’s just simple and I like it that way.
cowbythestream on
Either system installed correctly works. I favor the star nut since it is more familiar to me and I have access to appropriate tools.
Good to store tools, well not what have been posted
LowerSlowerOlder on
In the BMX world they are handy because when your steerer tube snaps your fork at least stays attached. As do your teeth.
510MIKE on
Usually, compression plugs are recommended for carbon tubes and star-nuts for aluminum or steel.
aunt-jamima on
I used something similar by BOX components for my downhill bike. My star nut was backing out on hard landings causing a loose headset. (Stem was torqued properly) this fixed my issue.
overthere1143 on
Years ago, starting from a stoplight, my stem tube just broke. I fell to the ground unscathed. Just before that stoplight I had sprinted down a hill at 60 km/h.
I had a star nut, so as you can imagine my handlebars had nothing to hold on. When I got the stem fixed, I had a machinist make a solid aluminium insert, weld it at the top, tack it at the bottom and thread the center so as to screw the handlebar cap to something reliable.
njarbology on
This reminds me of the oneup edc tool that I’ve been considering. I love the idea but as someone who has just entered the hobby, I’m concerned on what it would mean for my bike.
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Other than being super simple to install and unlimited reuse.
TiA
allows you to store water in your steerer. just make sure you get a top cap with a hole for your straw.
won’t prevent the steerer tube from deforming if stem clamp forces are greater.
Reusable !
But don’t ever use this on a carbon steerer
I’d say it’s probably just better in most ways to begin with
Starnuts break, and generally aren’t included in new forks. It’s not like either system is under crazy tension either, the stem bolts are usually enough of a back-up in case a starnut breaks. This also has the advantage of plugging up the bottom of the fork so it won’t allow crap to get in
Really the only reason I switched to this style of system is because I use the OneUp steerer tube tool system which gets rid of the starnut
I use one of these on bikes with Alu steerers. Set the preload, put on the stem and then remove it. It’s just simple and I like it that way.
Either system installed correctly works. I favor the star nut since it is more familiar to me and I have access to appropriate tools.
[https://int.oneupcomponents.com/collections/stem-tool-storage](https://int.oneupcomponents.com/collections/stem-tool-storage)
Good to store tools, well not what have been posted
In the BMX world they are handy because when your steerer tube snaps your fork at least stays attached. As do your teeth.
Usually, compression plugs are recommended for carbon tubes and star-nuts for aluminum or steel.
I used something similar by BOX components for my downhill bike. My star nut was backing out on hard landings causing a loose headset. (Stem was torqued properly) this fixed my issue.
Years ago, starting from a stoplight, my stem tube just broke. I fell to the ground unscathed. Just before that stoplight I had sprinted down a hill at 60 km/h.
I had a star nut, so as you can imagine my handlebars had nothing to hold on. When I got the stem fixed, I had a machinist make a solid aluminium insert, weld it at the top, tack it at the bottom and thread the center so as to screw the handlebar cap to something reliable.
This reminds me of the oneup edc tool that I’ve been considering. I love the idea but as someone who has just entered the hobby, I’m concerned on what it would mean for my bike.
Which one is it? (Carbon or not Carbon)
https://preview.redd.it/idori8j0x7ee1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=8a17199a5e1c6f151b135181b9fe686571cae152
Looks very heavy
It would be nice if you could provide a link to the product page.