Author Topic: stem bolt thing (Read 1117 times)

J4CK · « **on:** April 28, 2013, 11:13 AM »

how do i know what one I need?
i have one of the the star nut things braised into my forks
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RITCHEY-TOP-CAP-STAR-NUT-BOLT-SET-1-NEW-CHEAPEST-ON-EBAY-SILVER-STEM-HEADSET-/330903104751?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4d0b5cacef

will that one fit^^?
I'll try get some pictures up

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2013, 12:11 PM »

If it`s brazed into your forks then chances are you need a threaded bolt not a starnut.What forks do you have ? There are several aftermarket topcaps available.

J4CK · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2013, 10:23 PM »

I got them with a kink frame I got off ebay.

Thanks mate

mattuknc · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:09 AM »

Have you checked to see if a standard m6 allen key bolt fits it?
I can't check the ebay link at work, but the smaller standard bolts are usually for mtb's. (Some cheaper bmx forks use the same size)
Some manufactuers use a slightly stronger and larger bolt setup, I think 'BLANK' produce an aftermarket 'star washer' which uses the larger size. These also fit some early Hoffman forks too that have the threaded part welded in.

Good luck.
http://www.enemite.co.uk/top-caps/blank-bmx-fork-top-cap-bolt-and-star-washer-black/11040