taller stems
06-04-10 | 12:08 AM
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taller stems
Hey all
So I got the oh-so-cool Scott Drop-ins along with a bike recently, and I've been trying to decide on a bar setup for touring. My two options at the moment -
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Is there any way to get both on a vintage bike? Not knowing much about bikes past 1990, I'm curious if there's a way to install a threadless stem/steerer tube without replacing the fork?
So I got the oh-so-cool Scott Drop-ins along with a bike recently, and I've been trying to decide on a bar setup for touring. My two options at the moment -
- nitto moustache bars
- midge bars?
- salsa bell laps, or an alternative if I can find one without that anatomic bend
. Is there any way to get both on a vintage bike? Not knowing much about bikes past 1990, I'm curious if there's a way to install a threadless stem/steerer tube without replacing the fork?
06-04-10 | 12:20 AM
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You could get a threadless stem adapter like this one at VO. They sell stems with removable faceplates too.
https://www.velo-orange.com/vothstad.html
https://www.velo-orange.com/vothstad.html
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06-04-10 | 01:33 AM
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06-04-10 | 01:58 AM
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Glad to help! I think I saw this set up on Scooper's super sport, for some reason it stuck in my brain.
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06-05-10 | 05:04 AM
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Love those VO stem adapters. another vote for them. I Need to order two more.
I personally like the 17degree stem. When flipped to angle up you loose about 10mm of reach.
Here is my bike with a 17deg 110 reach to give you a visual.
I personally like the 17degree stem. When flipped to angle up you loose about 10mm of reach.
Here is my bike with a 17deg 110 reach to give you a visual.
06-05-10 | 02:23 PM
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The adapter and stem situation can be adjusted fairly well.
06-05-10 | 07:26 PM
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Yes it is machined aluminum with a shoulder. Depending on the stem you use you may need a shim to set if flush. I am actually ruining a Origin 8 stem with a 4mm shim under it.
26mm is common. Option would be to find a stem with some meat and sand it out or have a machine shop turn it it out.
Second options is a 31.8 stem with a shim down to 26 again machined out. the extra couple mm you need.
26mm is common. Option would be to find a stem with some meat and sand it out or have a machine shop turn it it out.
Second options is a 31.8 stem with a shim down to 26 again machined out. the extra couple mm you need.
