[CR] Headset with Locking/Clamping/Cinching Topnut

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Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:55:35 -0700
From: "Peter Craig Martin" <petercraigmartin@gmail.com>
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Headset with Locking/Clamping/Cinching Topnut


Hi, all ---

I vaguely recall having seen a threaded headset with a topnut the upper part of which could be clamped to the quill stem itself by tightening a small draw bolt, stabilizing the stem. I have managed to find several locking topnuts that clamp to the steerer alone -- e.g., the Onza Mongo II and the Wheels Manufacturing Growler Headlock -- but they aren't what I remember seeing. I'm stretching my recollection to the limits, but I want to say that what I saw was silver, nicely rounded and polished, possibly French or Italian, and on the pricey side. I also think it may have been mentioned as an aside by someone on this list. (Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find it in the CR archives or in my own email archives.)

Does anyone know of a headset or locking/clamping/cinching topnut that matches my recollection? If so, I'd be grateful if you would email me a name or a link. (If you post, please also copy me offlist; I have CR delivery suspended for the time being.)

Thanks very much! All the best.

--- Peter

Peter Craig Martin
Seattle, Washington, USA