The GripNut design incorporates a threaded collet that firmly clamps the fork threads for increased holding power. This design is also good for heavy touring loads, forks with damaged or undersized threads, and forks that have been cut too short.
Submitted by
Dave Callahan
a Weekend Warrior
from Topanga, CA Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Backbone
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
w/ bike
Strengths:
Ease of set-up and installation. Extremely durable. Smooth over the long haul.
Weaknesses:
Grip nut is a bit tricky, especially if you're used to 2 nut systems. $$$ of course - it's expensive - it's King.
Similar Products Used:
Campagnolo, Shimano
Bike Setup:
Land Shark Hardtail (old school). XTR Shimano.
Bottom Line:
6 years old and counting - perfect condition. It's going to be moved to my Pinarello road bike as the Land Shark is being replaced by a Turner XCE. It will live on forever.A 20 year PLUS product.
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