Bicycle Mechanics - U.S.E. Ring-Go-Star

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA

View Full Version : U.S.E. Ring-Go-Star

DXchulo
09-06-06, 07:00 PM
Are these things any good? They're supposed to eliminate the need for a star-fangled nut.

Could I use one on a road bike? I don't see why not, but I keep finding it listed with MTB stuff.

HillRider
09-07-06, 06:19 AM
It has two limitations:1) it only comes in 1-1/8" and 2) it adds 12 mm to the stack height so you need to have at least that much in the way of spacers that can be removed.

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work on a road bike. It is basically a variable height spacer and the concept is good if done right. Easton provides a similar concept adjuster called the "Bear Trap" with it's carbon forks and it has been a dismal failure. Do a search for "Bear Trap" and you will get a detailed list of it's problems. I haven't heard any complaints about the Ring-Go-Star so maybe USE doesn't have the same defects.
Joetitanium
10-16-09, 08:28 AM
I've been using the U.S.E Ring-Go-Stars on my road bikes for years! They work great and save up to 25 grams versus other more typical star nut or insert type designs. Easton makes a similar design, the EA-HSA Headset adjustor. I never tried the Easton design. The Ring-Go-Star seems to be a "weight Weenie" secret, and you don't seem to find them for sale in bike shops or online.