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02-12-12, 07:00 PM
I'm using a Fizik Cyrano for the captain post. Try as I might I can't get the adjustable Control Tech stoker stem with shim to fit. I widened the shim about 1/32" and the shim itself barely fits (very snugly), but once I wedge the shim inside the stem's clamp interface, it shrinks just a tad--to the point i can't get the Cyrano post in there more than 2".
I've tried tapping in with rubber mallet, lining all surfaces w/grease, etc. No go. Either the Cyrano is spot-on 27.2 (like a Thompson, which are amazingly accurate diameter) and the stem w/shim is off, or vice versa. I don't have calipers to measure hence the guessing.
Thanks for any tips.
I've tried tapping in with rubber mallet, lining all surfaces w/grease, etc. No go. Either the Cyrano is spot-on 27.2 (like a Thompson, which are amazingly accurate diameter) and the stem w/shim is off, or vice versa. I don't have calipers to measure hence the guessing.
Thanks for any tips.