PS Starnut

A part you can't live without.

Got it for a rigid cromoly fork and it went in without a problem with the right tool.

Pros: inexpensive, seams to be better made then the other ones I've dealt in the past.

Cons: none.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 25, 2013
Reviewed by: kanekikapu, California

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This is a well-exucuted star nut. It's hard to believe you can get so much functionality for so little money these days.

Pros: Installed easy and stayed put. Adjustment bolt threaded in perfectly.

Cons: None.

Reviewed on: April 14, 2013
Reviewed by: Brad M., Washington

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Hey guess what. It's a star nut. It does what it should and went in without to much hassle. I do like the fact that it has 9 "teeth" instead of the usual 5.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 18, 2012
Reviewed by: Matthew M., North Carolina

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It is a starnut...

Not really sure what to review here, as most star nuts tend to fall in the "It is a star nut" sphere of the world. But here is all you need to know- they work and they are inexpensive.

Pros: Cheap, works.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 15, 2012
Reviewed by: Paul S., PDX

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It installed easily and has stayed put ever since! What more could I ask for? Truely a set it and forget it piece of equipment!

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 25, 2012
Reviewed by: Geoff R., Oregon

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Will never use a different design/brand, if I can get this one. The double-star design makes for a more precise set, and more reliable against pullout or tension change. The threaded fastener consistently falls dead center in the tube and stays square. Do yourself a favor, invest in a quality star nut setter, and use these starnuts... it's not worth the hassle to try and cheap out.

Pros: Double-star design
stays put
stays square
threaded fastener is centered and vertical

Cons: Nada...

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 18, 2012
Reviewed by: CLAY A., Louisiana

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Great Quality , locks up super tight in the steerer tube.


Fits far better than the absolutely terrible star nut that comes with CK headsets.

Pros: Great fit

Great Quality

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 05, 2012
Reviewed by: Charles G., Washington

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i don't know what to say about this starnut except that it went in easy and hasn't budged since. This is one of those components that you want to install once and then forget about forever. Luckily, it seems like this cheapo nut allows just that.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 28, 2012
Reviewed by: Adams C., Tennessee

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Went in easy and stayed put. Feels nice and strong. Buy with confidence.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 21, 2012
Reviewed by: Adam B., Indiana

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in a pinch easy to get

i ended needing a new fork for a bike build and needed a new starnut. it worked very well. very sturdy and was compatible with everything i had.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 19, 2012
Reviewed by: brad P., Wisconsin

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Better than other starnuts I've tried. Held it's place and never gave me any trouble.

Pros: Works.

Cons: Don't try to install without special tools.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 22, 2012


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got nuts?

Does what it should and helps secure the top cap

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 16, 2011
Reviewed by: david d., California

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This starnut works well but I do recommend using a starnut setter. Lately I have been using locking headset spacers to keep the proper tension adjustment once it is set using the starnut. That way you can remove the stem for travel or replacement without having to readjust the tension every time.

Pros: Works well for initial tension adjustment.

Cons: Need a setting tool for easiest install.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 11, 2011
Reviewed by: Jay, Always moving

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Not sure what to say about a starnut, but it installed perfectly and has never slipped or anything. Wouldn't hesitate about buying another when I need it.


Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2011
Reviewed by: Chris L., Utah

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basic starnut

standard starnut for your fork.

Pros: all

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 08, 2011
Reviewed by: josh t., California

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great starnut at a great price. If you can afford a starnut setter, get one.

Pros: cheap

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 16, 2011
Reviewed by: kelly g., Nevada

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Starnut

It does what it suppose too. Seems like it will hold up fine so far.

Pros: Price, and it does what it suppose too

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 12, 2011
Reviewed by: Kyle W., Oregon

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Does the job

it holds in place nicely and helps keep the headset snug

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 02, 2011
Reviewed by: Eric R., Washington

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My preference for loading a threadless stem is to run a length of all-thread down to the fork crown and tension it from the bottom. But this requires that I pull the front wheel (and carry the all thread, nuts, and washers I need) so it's not terribly useful for dialing in bike fit.

At $4, a generic starnut is cheap enough so that I can wreck one and not cry bitter tears; instead, I just get another one and go on my way.

Pros: cheap, and it works

Cons: starnuts really want to be installed with a nutsetter, because if they go in too crookedly they'll then slide up the steerer tube instead of jamming into place.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 29, 2011
Reviewed by: David P., Oregon

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It's a nut that holds the stem well.It's a great item that works perfectly. Nice and cheap does the job well. Who says you have to spend more?

Pros: Cheap and works well

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 02, 2011
Reviewed by: Dominique p., New York

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Changed my life

I always throw a couple of these into my order. I've saved more than a few installation projects for friends by having a star nut on hand. Never had one of these pull out, even with extended abuse.

Pros: It's a star nut

Cons: You have to bang it in straight, and i'm too cheap to own a setter.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 16, 2011
Reviewed by: Matthew B., Vermont

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Installation was easy, fit like it should, no complaints

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 16, 2010
Reviewed by: Pat C., Washington

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Really? People actually write reviews for star nuts?

What can I say? If you pound it in straight, it will work fine. If you screw it up on a Salsa Fargo, note that you can't pound it all the way through and start over--it hits the lower fender nut. Ask me how I know this.

Pros: It works if you install it right.

Cons: You may have to buy a spare in case you don't install it correctly.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 16, 2010
Reviewed by: Eric D., Ohio

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It's a starnut

Pros: Works

Cons: star nuts are a PITA to install

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Eric S., Oregon

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its a starnut fits fine works like it should.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 30, 2010
Reviewed by: Jason S., Iowa

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