Forks top cap nut thread completely broke off

StuPot · Jun 17, 2013

So this happened today whilest adjusting my handlebar height by removing spacers.. is it dangerous to ride them like this? I can't feel any play in the forks.. all feels fine....

So is it dangerous, or is everything fine with the stem holding the forks in place?

Chute55uk · Jun 17, 2013

well that cap isnt load bearing as such, its to fine tune the headset bearing tension my wifes dawes has no top cap and seems fine other than from a waterproof point of view

hamster · Jun 17, 2013

The stem is what holds the forks in place on any other bike. The top caps are only to tension the headset bearing, which is why they are so often plastic.

Chute55uk · Jun 17, 2013

mind you, you can buy the bit that goes inside from halfords for 3 quid

StuPot · Jun 17, 2013

Thanks everyone!
So nothing to worry about and cheep to fix too.. all good news

rosstheboss · Jun 18, 2013

Just tap the broken bit in the steerer down a little way and you're ready for the new one

BertR00t · Jun 19, 2013

rosstheboss":gipl8iq8 said:
Just tap the broken bit in the steerer down a little way and you're ready for the new one

I use a kids cricket stump and a mallet for this purpose. Perfect fit.

rosstheboss · Jun 19, 2013

Or my method is find a screwdriver the right size, put the shaft of the screwdriver in the hole and tap away!

dan28 · Jun 19, 2013

fit a hope hed doctor much more reliable

Forks top cap nut thread completely broke off

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