Stem cap is only a dust cover?

Kaleidopete

Kaleidopete

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Once the fork preload is set and the bars are tightened is the stem cap basically only a dust cover? I saw that on a aftermarket sellers web site.
 
After preloaded and stem bolts are tight, yes just a cover. It is also protection from dripping sweat and rain.
 
How else would I know what I drink?

But besides that, once the preload set and stem is tight its just a cover. There is no way a star nut wih lil metal fins pressed inside a smooth steer tube has any kind of structural importance to the headset short of setting preload.

I actually don't drink this. It just says my name and is from the Philippines. It's kind of cheap tasting.
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The specialized wagon wheel style caps are the worst dust caps ever.

I've heard of "serious racers" running no stem caps for weight savings.
 
Lower your stem past the top of the steer set your preload and go for ride without getting fork play, I'll give you $2. Oh wait....I know this guy who did that, @1sh0t1b33r
 
jumpa said:
Lower your stem past the top of the steer set your preload and go for ride without getting fork play, I'll give you $2. Oh wait....I know this guy who did that, @1sh0t1b33r
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This just proves that the cap will indeed hold the fork over rough terrain for extended periods of time without the star nut sliding out of the fork. Thanks bro!😉
 
jumpa said:
How else would I know what I drink?

But besides that, once the preload set and stem is tight its just a cover. There is no way a star nut wih lil metal fins pressed inside a smooth steer tube has any kind of structural importance to the headset short of setting preload.

I actually don't drink this. It just says my name and is from the Philippines. It's kind of cheap tasting.
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Star nut? What kind of pauper uses a metal steerer where you can use a star nut? Carbon steerer man.
 
It looks like @jumpa installed one of those stem post bottle cap plugs. I know they too screw in, but I don't think they hold the stem down at all, they just go inside. No problems yet jumpa, right? It also seems like a great liability would be taken on by a manufacture if this accessory was a bad design.
Thanks for all the responces!
 
..that would be your stem still holding it on. Your welcome bro! But seeing as how you crack frames before you pull star nuts out who knows what the hell I'm talking about, your riding style is to next level for me! 😉

1sh0t1b33r said:
This just proves that the cap will indeed hold the fork over rough terrain for extended periods of time without the star nut sliding out of the fork. Thanks bro!😉
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