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bergerandfries 04-09-13 11:49 AM

Extensive list of Top Cap Types?
 
I know that there are the standard 1 1/8" threadless headset top caps out there, and that some people put designs on them, and some people have put watches or compasses or other gadgets on them. I know that there apparently are knurled caps, but haven't seen an example. I've seen the headset cap/screw combos that allow the brake housing to pass through the fork on the way to the front brake (usually front disc). What other types of top caps are out there? Does anyone have a collection of example photos?

CACycling 04-09-13 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by bergerandfries (Post 15489488)
Does anyone have a collection of example photos?

Google?

dsbrantjr 04-09-13 01:00 PM

There are available top caps with water bottle mounts.

fietsbob 04-09-13 01:26 PM

What do you want . other than not to DIY?

Ferrous Bueller 04-09-13 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by CACycling (Post 15489559)
Google?

Google has only a bazillion photos of them. OP wants a gazillion.

Continuity 04-09-13 01:43 PM

3 Attachment(s)
I like this one:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=309595

And these:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=309596http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=309597

terrymorse 04-09-13 01:44 PM

The only top cap that you need, the only one that matters:

http://s4de93f38aabf8.img.gostorego....k/c/kc0013.jpg

All other top caps shudder in its presence.

Airburst 04-09-13 01:53 PM


Originally Posted by bergerandfries (Post 15489488)
I've seen the headset cap/screw combos that allow the brake housing to pass through the fork on the way to the front brake (usually front disc).

What kind of bike have you seen that on with disc brakes? I've seen BMX freestyle bikes with it (combined with a cable detangler for the rear brake to allow barspins without fouling the cable), but it's always run to either a sidepull brake or a U-brake, as no BMXer would want a disc brake (they'd bend the rotor doing grinds)

HillRider 04-09-13 08:02 PM

I've seen ads announcing a top cap with a built in bracket to hold a headlight or a cyclometer mount but don't know if it ever made it to market.

sk0tt 04-10-13 08:01 PM

There's also the Niner YAWYD

MrCharlie 04-10-13 09:06 PM

Locking top cap.


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