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Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 23408996)
Maybe the later model has a Japanese style wedge (angled edge) rather than the Italian style. That seems more reliable.
I don't understand the advantage of the Innicycle solution over a standard threaded-to-threadless adapter; is there one? Also, people keep mentioning that there's a weight reduction, but I don't see that either. 1-1/8 inch stems seem pretty partsy and clunky to me, so how are they lighter? Thinner walls to go along with the thicker cross-section? |
The two Serotta Nova Special
Standard Profile Design threadless adapter with titanium wedge bolt and aluminum wedge. Ti bolts in stem https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1069707-what-have-you-been-wrenching-lately-350.html#post23400107 #8736 Long 1" steerer with internal threadless plug, titanium stem/bolts, and 1" threadless headset https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1299051-show-us-your-lighest-vintage-steel-bike.html#post23327321 #4 |
Originally Posted by icemilkcoffee
(Post 23408845)
There are a few quill stems with 31.8 clamp size. Like the Nitto UI.
The headset and quill stems are elegant looking components on any classic bikes. Whereas a 1 1/8" stem is just huge and clumsy looking. Also- why do bikes even need 1 1/8" steerer tubes? There are a fair number of motorcycles that don't even have steering stems that big. |
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