Re: Threadless steerer question


hmmmm wrote:
> Why is the top cap on a threadless headset used to maintain pressure
> on the bearings? It seems the bolts that hold the stem in place
> should be plenty adequate to do that. Is there a good reason (other
> than having to buy spacers) that a top cap must be used?
>
> If a quill stem is adequate on most bikes, surely the clamping of the
> stem to the steerer tube is at least as strong as that...
>
> My cannondale MTB does not use a top cap because the shock absorber is
> built into the head tube. The only thing that maintains bearing
> pressure and keeps the fork from falling out are the bolts on the
> stem.
>
> What's the deal?
>
> Thanks,
>
> TD

it doesn't maintain the pressure. it helps
to set the pressure. the stem (bolts) keep
the pressure in tact.
e-RICHIE

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