TTT Motus Stem cracking?
06-29-08, 06:54 PM
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TTT Motus Stem cracking?
I have recently done a search on some info about a TTT Motus Stem. All the info I have found on google has been reports of them cracking.
Is this common for this stem? In a search it shows atleast 4 or so people who have cracked them. Are they good or is it bound to crack?
Is this common for this stem? In a search it shows atleast 4 or so people who have cracked them. Are they good or is it bound to crack?
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Is this stem of the same design as this Modolo?
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The faceplate on those stems had a rep for cracking/breaking. Don't think 3T ever had a recall on them though.
I've never had a problem with my 3T Status. Maybe you should look into one of those instead.
I've never had a problem with my 3T Status. Maybe you should look into one of those instead.
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Yes
One source says "...the clamp size is 25.8 mm (+/- 0.2 mm), which is also a relatively common size that should be compatible with most handlebars having a clamp diameter in the 25.8 mm to 26.0 mm range."
This plate cracked after being ridden six months, or maybe 1000 miles on a 26.0 mm Cinelli Eubios bar.
The stem uses two spacers, front and back. The rear spacer is rubber, while the front spacer is metal.
When I tighten the plate on this bar, using even torque, there is still about 1/2 mm of space in the front. So I'm wondering if using the smaller 25.8 mm bars would allow for even torque between the two bolts with no gap.
This plate cracked after being ridden six months, or maybe 1000 miles on a 26.0 mm Cinelli Eubios bar.
The stem uses two spacers, front and back. The rear spacer is rubber, while the front spacer is metal.
When I tighten the plate on this bar, using even torque, there is still about 1/2 mm of space in the front. So I'm wondering if using the smaller 25.8 mm bars would allow for even torque between the two bolts with no gap.
