Removing Spacers (again)
03-12-10, 10:54 PM
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Removing Spacers (again)
My bike currently has 20 mm of lower spacer and 10 mm of upper spacer That I moved way back. Didn't chop it off. and I think I want to go 0mm of spacers. Here's what it looks like,
I don't exactly know what that tapered spacer is but is there anything I should know. I know that when I ride I like to go balls out. Whether it's training or wishing I could be with you guys racing it up. If I wanted a beach cruiser to go slow I would have bought a cervelo and flip flips, but outta my $$$ range. Back to topic. I can handle the stretch and everything, would it be advisable to continue on and what's up with that tapered flange thing? I think that's what I'm trying to say. Long day,gotta get some sleep for my long 24 hour shift tomorrow..
Anyways, Thanks in Advance
I don't exactly know what that tapered spacer is but is there anything I should know. I know that when I ride I like to go balls out. Whether it's training or wishing I could be with you guys racing it up. If I wanted a beach cruiser to go slow I would have bought a cervelo and flip flips, but outta my $$$ range. Back to topic. I can handle the stretch and everything, would it be advisable to continue on and what's up with that tapered flange thing? I think that's what I'm trying to say. Long day,gotta get some sleep for my long 24 hour shift tomorrow..
Anyways, Thanks in Advance
03-13-10, 09:25 AM
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I think the tapered thing you are talking about is the top of the headset, you won't be able to remove this. For a ride or two, try it out by putting the spacers on top of the stem, if you like it, and don't think you will ever want to go back have the steerer shortened by a shop or do it yourself if you are good with a hack saw. You might want to leave a spacer on top of the stem, like in your picture, even if you shorten it. This way you can raise it a bit later.
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Removing spacers because it looks cool always works well. In all seriousness, if you're comfy don't mess with it. Small adjustments can have a big impact on comfort. FWIW, I race and when I wqas fitted this year he actually ADDED a spacer to my rig to get me into better position. Comfort = fast.
03-13-10, 05:14 PM
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Removing spacers because it looks cool always works well. In all seriousness, if you're comfy don't mess with it. Small adjustments can have a big impact on comfort. FWIW, I race and when I wqas fitted this year he actually ADDED a spacer to my rig to get me into better position. Comfort = fast.
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My bike currently has 20 mm of lower spacer and 10 mm of upper spacer That I moved way back. Didn't chop it off. and I think I want to go 0mm of spacers. Here's what it looks like,
I don't exactly know what that tapered spacer is but is there anything I should know. I know that when I ride I like to go balls out. Whether it's training or wishing I could be with you guys racing it up. If I wanted a beach cruiser to go slow I would have bought a cervelo and flip flips, but outta my $$$ range. Back to topic. I can handle the stretch and everything, would it be advisable to continue on and what's up with that tapered flange thing? I think that's what I'm trying to say. Long day,gotta get some sleep for my long 24 hour shift tomorrow..
Anyways, Thanks in Advance
I don't exactly know what that tapered spacer is but is there anything I should know. I know that when I ride I like to go balls out. Whether it's training or wishing I could be with you guys racing it up. If I wanted a beach cruiser to go slow I would have bought a cervelo and flip flips, but outta my $$$ range. Back to topic. I can handle the stretch and everything, would it be advisable to continue on and what's up with that tapered flange thing? I think that's what I'm trying to say. Long day,gotta get some sleep for my long 24 hour shift tomorrow..
Anyways, Thanks in Advance
