What stem cap should I buy?
09-28-07, 05:20 PM
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What stem cap should I buy?
Well, c'mon. There are so many choices . . . .
And no, I'm not going to tell you how much I want to spend or what kind of riding I intend to do with it.
And no, I'm not going to tell you how much I want to spend or what kind of riding I intend to do with it.
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09-28-07, 05:39 PM
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I found a really cool site called stemcapsdirect.com where you can buy a stem cap that retails for 5.99 for 1.99 with free shipping. I got my stem cap there after looking at their sizing charts and I have to say, I'm far more satisfied with this stem cap than with the stem cap that came with my Trek Top Fuel. I would definately reccomend this site to anyone looking for a great quality stem cap at an excellent price!
09-28-07, 05:40 PM
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I found a really cool site called stemcapsdirect.com where you can buy a stem cap that retails for 5.99 for 1.99 with free shipping. I got my stem cap there after looking at their sizing charts and I have to say, I'm far more satisfied with this stem cap than with the stem cap that came with my Trek Top Fuel. I would definately reccomend this site to anyone looking for a great quality stem cap at an excellent price!
09-28-07, 06:17 PM
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Cane Creek makes a cap that will take anything you can throw at it!
09-28-07, 06:40 PM
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After I install the stem, I remove the stem cap and punch out the star nut to save weight. Everyone else should do it too, it's awesome.
09-28-07, 06:42 PM
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09-29-07, 12:27 AM
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wait, is this thread a joke? i didn't think that stem caps make any appreciable difference at all...
09-29-07, 01:31 AM
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the right one can
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then how much should i expect to spend on a good stem cap? i just bought a new bike and i'm using the one that came on my cane creek headset, but it's probably not good enough. do they make any stem caps out of carbon fiber or titanium?
please tell me who is a good brand to get. i don't want people making fun of me on the trails.
by the way, the links didn't work.
please tell me who is a good brand to get. i don't want people making fun of me on the trails.
by the way, the links didn't work.
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I could sell you this one if the price is right. I'll steal it from the boy.........
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09-29-07, 12:07 PM
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I personally want a Staples 'Easy-button' stem cap - - that actually works. There's a 20' gap-double at Beacon that I want to launch.
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09-30-07, 09:51 AM
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Now I have an ultra-exclusive cap made from materials mined on Jupiter. It weighs negative-250 grams and I've noticed I can easily cut 2.3 seconds off a 40-mile ride.
