Hi,
Finally managed to put suspension forks into my Ti hardtail.
So pulled out original rigid forks and found picture like that.
Star nut a bit mangled on 2 leafs and pulled out of the steerer quite a bit.
And it left me thinking…
Star nut was fitted with proper tool, steerer was dry and clean inside, no greasing, I do not think I over tightened it as headset was spinning freely.
So what caused it?
Crap installation? Matter of steel/Ti interface? Or me just being tad too enthusiastic whilst riding rigid bike?
Truth to be told I had few instances of slightly rattly headset that is tightened back, that now in the hindsight looks like star nut was just migrating up.
So… Is there anything like special star nut for Ti steerers, something like one for carbon steerers?
… or I just need to accept the fact that suspension forks is for rough riding, rigid forks for someone with more finesse than a brick, or more sedate rides 😀
Cheers!
I.