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Any tips on how to install a star nut to a steerer.
Remembering trying a few years back and gave up in the end (took to LBS).
Now need to try again so any tips welcome.
Thanks.
Posted : 08/02/2009 12:49 pm
Bend the bottom tangs in a bit to help you start. don't use the shiny bolt you want in there at the end. **** it. support the fork under the crown. don't worry if it goes in a bit wonky to start with, you can straighten it out. it doesn't have to absolutely square at the end either.
Posted : 08/02/2009 12:54 pm
Screw an old canti brake block into the SFN, balance the SFN on the top if the steerer and give the block a shart twit with a hammer. Perfick result every time.
Posted : 08/02/2009 1:49 pm
get the sfn installer tool - they make it easy!
Posted : 08/02/2009 1:52 pm
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Managed to do it ok, went in slightly wonky at first but was then all ok.
Many thanks.
Posted : 08/02/2009 2:04 pm