Originally Posted by
one_beatnik
That's what I've always thought too, but no matter how much I crank down on that they still come loose. Locktight?
in my experience, unless cones are held tight with a special cone wrench that must be purchased at the LBS or online (and there are various sizes of these for various cones) it is impossible to tighten the locknut properly without destroying it or severely marring it. these cost about 15 bucks and it's best to take the cone to the LBS with one, otherwise one will test the patience of the LBS salesperson with one's ignorance.
no offense intended.
and if, perchance, the cone in question has been tightened properly via the proper said cone wrench. well.... just be an adult and ignore this post.