Craig Sandvik wrote:
>
(snip)
> I do think the french flatted steerer is a
> better idea than the slotted steerer and
> keyed washers on standard forks. I can't
> turn the flatted washer so it buggers the
> threads. Most keyed washers can rotate
> so the projecting tab rests against the
> threads.
I've seen steerer threads chewed up with either system when the machining and tolerances are not good...
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, California
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