I know it is supposed to screw into the steerer but there is something smaller that the top cap screws intoIs it supposed to screw into a nut?
Basal body temperature should be taken IMMEDIATELY upon waking.
It can be taken right away!
What you're talking about sounds like post O tempsOnce you ovulate, your temps will go up .03-.04 points or higherThey will stay up there during your entire luteal phaseFor some women they start to decline a day or two before your period shows, for some women they stay high until the day after your period startsIf you're pregnant they will stay high and you will get a positive pregnancy test about 14 days after you've ovulatedGood luck.
If your fork has a steel or aluminum steer tube, there will be a star nut inside the fork which you use to secure the top capIf your fork has a carbon steer tube there will be an expander nut inside the steer tube that will serve the same purpose