Does the top cap bolt just hold the top cap on, or does it have another function?
It applies pre-load to the head-set bearings. Once the clamp bolts on the stem have been tightened, you can throw away the bolt and the top cap.
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Does the top cap bolt just hold the top cap on, or does it have another function?