Originally Posted by
andrewclaus
It looks dependable. Is it made in Germany? I'd trust German engineering.
It's designed by german engineer(s), but where it's made is a big question
You can't tell this really well these days
Originally Posted by
andrewclaus
The star nut doesn't provide any strength, just easy adjustment. I used an old Aheadset from 1996 that did not use a star nut, and I still see them at the shop once in a while. Adjustment was by a split cone arrangement.
I always thought the star nut is what fastens fork in the head tube, isn't it?
Originally Posted by
andrewclaus
If you install it, which looks fairly complicated and permanent, be sure you lengthen the brake and shifter cables too.
Yea, that's a good point, thanks. Shouldn't be a problem though.