Thread: Just got a new stem - steerer question
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Old 01-12-10 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by daven1986
Oh so a stem is MEANT to be above the steerer slightly? I thought that it shouldn't as then one screw would only have 1/2 a grip on the steerer. Thanks for the help, I just went for a test ride and all seemed well
The stem should be slightly above the steer tube. 3mm is about 1/8". If the steer tube is flush with the top of the stem, the top cap can't compress the bearings in the headset properly. You'll end up with a loose headset...not a good thing.
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