{"id":23734,"date":"2026-03-29T22:09:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T22:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/?post_type=product&#038;p=23734"},"modified":"2026-03-29T22:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T22:15:29","slug":"reynolds-ouzo-1-threadless-fork-top-cap-expander-plug-assembly-excellent","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mybikething.com\/home\/product\/reynolds-ouzo-1-threadless-fork-top-cap-expander-plug-assembly-excellent\/","title":{"rendered":"Reynolds Ouzo 1&#8243; Threadless Fork Top Cap Expander Plug Assembly Excellent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Will this work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fits 1&#8243; (25.4mm) threadless carbon steerer tubes<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reynolds Ouzo fork original top cap and expander plug<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Black anodized alloy cap with alloy expander insert<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard 5mm hex bolt<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Top cap only \u2014 fork not included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Condition:<\/strong> Excellent used condition. No damage, threads clean, expander plug intact. Ready to install.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Notes from MyBikeThing:<\/strong> The correct OEM hardware for a Reynolds Ouzo 1&#8243; threadless fork \u2014 these get lost or damaged during builds and are a pain to source. If you&#8217;re restoring an Ouzo (or any 1&#8243; carbon steerer tube), this is the piece you need.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Workshop Wisdom:<\/strong> The top cap bolt on a threadless system sets bearing preload \u2014 it is not a structural fastener. Snug only (3\u20135 Nm), then lock down the stem clamp bolts. Over-tightening the top cap crushes the headset bearings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Guarantee:<\/strong> You put in the miles, we put in the work! 30 day Guarantee, rest assured of fit, function and condition. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> Reynolds Ouzo top cap, 1 inch threadless, expander plug, fork cap, carbon fork hardware, vintage road bike, Reynolds Composites<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will this work? Fits 1&#8243; (25.4mm) threadless carbon steerer tubes Reynolds Ouzo fork original top cap and expander plug Black anodized alloy cap with alloy expander insert Standard 5mm hex bolt Top cap only \u2014 fork not included Condition: Excellent used condition. No damage, threads clean, expander plug intact. Ready to install. 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