Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Yes, the thread has to match. Stronglight made the P3 in both metric and English thread. Metric thread may be more difficult to source in North America, alas, but it doesn't have to be a Stronglight piece; any 25 x 1mm headset locknut will suffice.
Thanks, good to know.
I just got the thing apart - and (doubtless I'm getting the terminology wrong here) but that slim washer is needed because the steering column is almost too long - I think the lock nut is almost at it's limit with available threads or is maybe already bottoming out. I remember now the guy at the shop said he could either cut the steerer shorter or add a washer.
maybe in addition to the french threaded locknut with flats I should look for another washer or a thicker one. Would that be something I could just get at a home depot type place? edit - now I realize it needs the flat part to match the steerer tube - so maybe not
I'm in germany it's called bauhaus here