Originally Posted by
zandoval
Also, don't forget that tightening the nut is often a two man job as one person keeps the lower nut and assembly from turning leaving the other to concentrate on the top.
Don't forget to use "Lock Tight" on the parts. Mainly that is applying the lock tight to the threads and letting it dry completely before assembly.
Of course you know this...
Originally Posted by
Schwinnsta
I would differ with this. Having two nuts, one acts a jamb nut, so it should not loosen. I also would differ that it takes two people.
See my first post. I hold the handlebar and spanner in my left hand, crescent in my right. Bars both keep the wrench/cup from turning and make a great lever and handle.
Now it helps a lot that I keep my stems pushed down. (Gotta have the quill bolt reasonably tight also or the bars spin. Reasonably - no great muscle needed. A regular allen key should not be leaving an impression on your palm.)
Edit: never used Locktite on steerer thread. Rarely had any issues using headsets with keyed lockwashers and slotted stems.