Mounting a 2nd Aheadset to mount lights on
01-09-08, 12:40 PM
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Mounting a 2nd Aheadset to mount lights on
I'm thinking of adding another Aheadset to serve as an accessory bar to mount my lights on. Kinda like this
https://hometown.aol.com/vtwjksr/myhomepage/index.html. Has anyone had any luck doing something like this.
https://hometown.aol.com/vtwjksr/myhomepage/index.html. Has anyone had any luck doing something like this.
01-09-08, 12:46 PM
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Your talking about another stem, not another aheadset. The aheadset is the bearings that allow the fork to turn. You will most likely need a new fork with a longer steerer tube in order to accomodate another stem.
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To add an extra stem like in your link will require extra steerer length. Fine if you're starting from scratch.
Here's a link to how one fellow used a ViewPoint Spacebar to add some "handlebar" room
Now $10 at Performance
Here's a link to how one fellow used a ViewPoint Spacebar to add some "handlebar" room
Now $10 at Performance
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I would suggest you visit this page. Not exactly the same situation, but I use two stems, a lower one with short a handlebar section to hold the handlebar bag, and a higher one for the handlebars themselves. The centre headlight is attached to the fork crown and the round one is attached to the v-brake post.
I have updated the headlight installation (and lowered it slightly) here.
As for steerer height, there is no problem, except with a carbon steerer. Basically the lower stem replaces about 40 mm of spacers.
I have updated the headlight installation (and lowered it slightly) here.
As for steerer height, there is no problem, except with a carbon steerer. Basically the lower stem replaces about 40 mm of spacers.
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Another similar variation from minoura/nashbar:
To add an extra stem like in your link will require extra steerer length. Fine if you're starting from scratch.
Here's a link to how one fellow used a ViewPoint Spacebar to add some "handlebar" room
Now $10 at Performance
Here's a link to how one fellow used a ViewPoint Spacebar to add some "handlebar" room
Now $10 at Performance
