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The bit as the top is the lock nut. I can't use the rest of the threaded headset as it's all bearings and cups. Should I get another lock nut to tighten it to?
sorethroat1-
Should I get another lock nut to tighten it to?
You need another nut, but it will not be a headset lock nut as they overlap the tube OD at the top.
What you should have done from the start is use the complete threaded headset with spacers between the upper cup and the lock nut to take up the surplus steerer. It's #sheldon_approved :-)
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The other thing you could do is get a BBB steerer extender so you can safely use an ahead stem and tension the threadless headset as normal. Mad stack but it'll work. Otherwise just clamp a stem to the threaded steerer anyway but I can't claim responsibility for injury incurred
gbj_tester
TvH
No reason I can see why that shouldn't be fine, but put a lock nut on as well so it doesn't unthread itself