Thompson stem conversion to 25.4.
10-17-06, 07:09 AM
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Thompson stem conversion to 25.4.
Anyone use a shim to convert thier 31.8 Thompson X4 stem handlebar clamp to 25.4? Is it safe? I want to keep my Monkey lites for sure!
10-17-06, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bewg10
Anyone use a shim to convert thier 31.8 Thompson X4 stem handlebar clamp to 25.4? Is it safe? I want to keep my Monkey lites for sure!
10-17-06, 08:55 AM
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or a 31.8 monkeylite bar?
I wouldn't **** around with shims and carbon bars
I wouldn't **** around with shims and carbon bars
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Originally Posted by bewg10
Anyone use a shim to convert thier 31.8 Thompson X4 stem handlebar clamp to 25.4? Is it safe? I want to keep my Monkey lites for sure!
bikeparts.com has the shims
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10-17-06, 04:17 PM
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Santiago thanks for the suggestion, but like so many on here who answer Qs u have failed to do ur research. Thompson doesn't make an X4 stem in 25.4 only 31.8.
https://www.lhthomson.com/elite_x4_sizes.asp (How do u hyperlink here?) Anyway, thanks for the response. I guess what I was wanting was an opinion from someone who had a bad experience with a shim. I'll look at Bikeparts.com. Thanks again.
https://www.lhthomson.com/elite_x4_sizes.asp (How do u hyperlink here?) Anyway, thanks for the response. I guess what I was wanting was an opinion from someone who had a bad experience with a shim. I'll look at Bikeparts.com. Thanks again.
10-17-06, 04:40 PM
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type "handlebar shim" in the yellow search field
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10-17-06, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bewg10
Santiago thanks for the suggestion, but like so many on here who answer Qs u have failed to do ur research. Thompson doesn't make an X4 stem in 25.4 only 31.8.
Furthermore, Santiago didn't give you a suggestion, he asked a qualifying question - in other words, well, he was doing research.
Good luck with your skinny little handlebars. I hope they don't break.
10-17-06, 06:31 PM
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I didn't think I'd have to prequalify everything by stating my knowledge of the Thomson line of stems. I know the X4 does not come in 25.4.
In my mind shims are a compromise. If you want the X4 for its presumed improved clamp over the Elite, then get an O/S handlebar or a completely different 25.4 stem. There are many companies that make decent stems.
In my mind shims are a compromise. If you want the X4 for its presumed improved clamp over the Elite, then get an O/S handlebar or a completely different 25.4 stem. There are many companies that make decent stems.
10-17-06, 10:48 PM
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Hey santiago so sorry for being an ass up there earlier. While I was writing my wife had me in the damn hot seat about if I was going to ride or do some freaking repair work in the last hour of daylight we had, lol. So really I was frustrated with only her really. But I did ride and it was sweet too I must say. Anyway thanks for the "research" as I can always depend on u guys for answers. That is if I didnt **** that up too. I really want an X4 and if I have to buy 31.8 monkey bars I guess I will, just will be a while unfortunitly. Later.
