Re: [CR]Seeking Stronglight headset tips

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 13:35:00 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Seeking Stronglight headset tips
References: <20001221212701.22145.qmail@web3403.mail.yahoo.com>


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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