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Subject: Re: threadless fork expander wedge
Posted by: Jim on November 12, 2004 at 14:54:44:
In Reply to: threadless fork expander wedge posted by dale on November 12, 2004 at 13:10:58:

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>I have a carbon fork with steel steerer. I also have a threadless expander bolt of the type normally used for carbon steerers. Is there any reason why I can't use it on the steel steerer in place of a star fangled nut? Thx.

>Dale

NP, as long as it fits correctly, and can be tightened enough so that proper bearing preload can be applied.





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