[kidwoo]

I thought I saw this question a while back but can't find it.

Is there a starnut/threadless system that a hydraulic line will work with? I'm emotionally attached to my front brake but am having issues with barspins because of it.

Thanks

 

[biggins]

you can use the hollow type stem bolt and bigger star nut, i was using that setup on my p-1. it was with mechanical disc but it should work fine with hydro as well.

 

[kidwoo]

you can use the hollow type stem bolt and bigger star nut, i was using that setup on my p-1. it was with mechanical disc but it should work fine with hydro as well.

So you had solid cable housing all the way to the caliper?

I wasn't sure if there was a split in there somewhere.

Thanks

 

[Acadian]

ya just get a headlock and make grooves in the top cap and lower adaptor. I recall seeing a pic of one - but just can't remember where?

 

[biggins]

So you had solid cable housing all the way to the caliper?

I wasn't sure if there was a split in there somewhere.

Thanks

mine was a continuous line. from lever to caliper. i might still have it laying around the house actually. i just got the stuff for free from my lbs. i'll check to see if i have it at home tonight.

 

[kidwoo]

mine was a continuous line. from lever to caliper. i might still have it laying around the house actually. i just got the stuff for free from my lbs. i'll check to see if i have it at home tonight.

I'll buy your setup if you want to sell it. It's just a hollowed out bolt that goes on the top cap with a different starnut right? Either way, I'll buy it if you don't want it.

 

[HippieKai]

there is a star nut and top cap/bolt combo that lets you run a line like this. It's from BMX bike technology. So you don't have to cut up a headlock or anything strange. I have one that lets a hydro line pass just fine. My only suggestion would be to put a layer of electrical tape on the points that the line touches stuff so that is doesn't rub through.
kai-

 

[w00dy]

You can absolutely do that, you'll just need to take the hose off to feed the line through, which means a brake bleed.

 

[kidwoo]

ya just get a headlock and make grooves in the top cap and lower adaptor. I recall seeing a pic of one - but just can't remember where?

If I can't find a setup made for the purpose, I'll try that. It can't be too hard.

 

[biggins]

there is a star nut and top cap/bolt combo that lets you run a line like this. It's from BMX bike technology. So you don't have to cut up a headlock or anything strange. I have one that lets a hydro line pass just fine. My only suggestion would be to put a layer of electrical tape on the points that the line touches stuff so that is doesn't rub through.
kai-

yup thats what i was using.

 

[HippieKai]

yup thats what i was using.

liar.

 

[kidwoo]

Just found the .243 ones.

Thanks guys.

 

[biggins]

lemme see if i have my stuff laying around first before ya go buying one.

 

[scurban]

I run My Hydro brake this way, Its easy, go to your LBS and pick up a bmx starnut/cap that's hallow, it will work (most bmx bikes have their front brake set up this way, its pretty standard) If your LBS does not have what you need go to www.danscomp.com and order one. They have the $12.00 AHEADSET hollow cap, nut and bolt. I picked up a genaric one from my LBS for $4.99

 

[kidwoo]

I run My Hydro brake this way, Its easy, go to your LBS and pick up a bmx starnut/cap that's hallow, it will work (most bmx bikes have their front brake set up this way, its pretty standard) If your LBS does not have what you need go to www.danscomp.com and order one. They have the $12.00 AHEADSET hollow cap, nut and bolt. I picked up a genaric one from my LBS for $4.99

I've got to quit looking at that site before I buy a cruiser. I miss the prices of bmx stuff. My cranks cost more than a complete bike.

thanks


biggs: I'm holding

 

[scurban]

I've got to quit looking at that site before I buy a cruiser. I miss the prices of bmx stuff. My cranks cost more than a complete bike.

thanks


biggs: I'm holding

I know, and their steel too, so they don't brake ever! This is way you see kids on BMX bikes that are like 2-3 years old, that look beat, (mainly cosmetic) but still run super smooth. You could probably build up the best BMX bike on the market for less the the cost of a MTB fork! and it will last 3 times as long. Its depressing ...... I just remind myself that I can take my MTB more places than a BMX ..... It kind of makes me feel better.....

 

[offdawalley]

yep, it would probably be a better idea to buy a bim-x starnut, but on my Kona you can see the tire through the stem! its amazing, its a Kona Knife Starnut, instead of tightening it with an allen, you tighten it with a wrench

 

[punkassean]

All Kona OB hardtails come with a BMX style pass-thru star-flanged nut stock. I think it is a nice touch.

 

[STP]

Be carful if you run a suspension fork w/ an alloy steerer tube w/ this set up.I have seen the brake line (mechanical or hydro) cut into the steerer & form a very ugly groove from sliding up & down inside of it. I'm sure this would cause the fork to eventually fail & most likely not covered under any warranty. I have had great luck w/ this set up on my Manitou Sherman DJ w/ 1 1/8 steel steerer & FSA hollow star nut kit.

 

[kidwoo]

Be carful if you run a suspension fork w/ an alloy steerer tube w/ this set up.I have seen the brake line (mechanical or hydro) cut into the steerer & form a very ugly groove from sliding up & down inside of it. I'm sure this would cause the fork to eventually fail & most likely not covered under any warranty. I have had great luck w/ this set up on my Manitou Sherman DJ w/ 1 1/8 steel steerer & FSA hollow star nut kit.

In a battle of grit between the steerer and the hose, the hose won? Wow. Thanks for the heads up. My fork is both suspension and alloy of steerer.

 

[biggins]

hey man i found the hollow bolt the top cap. I think the star nut part is in my old ofrk. i can bang it out for ya. I can just mail it to ya in an envelope. Just surprise me with something cool in exchange if ya want it.

 

[kidwoo]

hey man i found the hollow bolt the top cap. I think the star nut part is in my old ofrk. i can bang it out for ya. I can just mail it to ya in an envelope. Just surprise me with something cool in exchange if ya want it.

Sorry, I don't have Megan's phone number.

PM me you address and I'll do the same. Make sure you can get the starnut out without destroying it. I don't think I've ever salvaged one before.

Thanks man.

 

[biggins]

Sorry, I don't have Megan's phone number.

PM me you address and I'll do the same. Make sure you can get the starnut out without destroying it. I don't think I've ever salvaged one before.

Thanks man.

the trick is using a wooden dowel.

 

[something cool]

i have a few of the star nuts so if you cant get it out of the fork i could mail one to you or something