Originally Posted by
dabac
With the steerer tube cut to the right length, a starnut or similar in place, and/or an appropriate amount of spacers, you then use the top cap to provide bearing preload. Then you tighten the stem and all is good.
ah.. but in this case, it's a carbon steer, so that's why i'm pondering how to get the fork nice and snug with any play of going up or down (when the frame is lifted up)
Originally Posted by
CACycling
Assuming it has a CF streerer, that's what I do.
yes it is.. so i'll try the paste tonight. need to put it on my CF handlebar too..