25-03-18, 01:26 AM
(25-03-18, 12:39 AM)Disorderlypunk link Wrote: is it just me that see's a better compromise between the two ?
would a 12mm nut with a 3mm gap be even better?
ok that extra 1mm wont be on a thread but would reduce torsional stress/flex
yes i already know the reduction would be minimal but as tesco says 'every little helps'
great drawing by the way - great to see stuff like that when its not coming from a design aspect but more a 'what is there' aspect
With threadlock it's just a case of "every little helps".
Not a definite cure, but most certainly an advantage to prevent a possible discrepancy.
It doesn't affect every bike, but for peace of mind it's worth doing.
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