3 Degree Stem
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3 Degree Stem
Does anyone know of makers who manufacture a stem between 0 and 3 degrees? I'm wanting something less than 6 degrees but I can't go all the way down to -6 degrees.
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Specialized makes stems with angled shims that give a wide range of adjustment. It is called a Multi-Stem. Make sure you understand the meanings of the angles the stem is available in. You would most likely want the lowest angle, 12 degree version reduced further by the shims.
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As a note, I have never used it and know nothing more about it...possible somebody else does.
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Yes, it is; they seem to be making assumptions based on HT angle and a horizontal line, which I agree is excessively complicated and cockeyed, but some mfgs do use that convention of indicating, for example, 84/6, although they do not call that a "zero rise" stem as MB seem to be doing here. I guess I should not have posted that link and confused things; zero rise, er, make that 0º stem should be a 90º stem, and leave it at that!
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if 110mm is your length: Profile Designs Hammer OS Alloy Road Bike Stem 110mm 31.8mm 0D Black | eBay
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I have a 5* stem, I can't remember if it's 100 or 110 mm, but it's collecting dust on a shelf. PM me your address if you want it. (I don't want anything for it.)
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Once again, thanks for the kind offer.
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Yeah, I didn't think 5* would likely make enough difference to be worth the effort, but, still, good karma is nice.
When I bought my current bike, the shop gave me an extra stem and another store nearby sold me another one for $5. All of them take-offs. None were great aesthetic matches, but it was good to experiment on the cheap because the new frame wasn't quite what I was used to. If you have shops around you, maybe ask if they have a take off you can trade yours for?
When I bought my current bike, the shop gave me an extra stem and another store nearby sold me another one for $5. All of them take-offs. None were great aesthetic matches, but it was good to experiment on the cheap because the new frame wasn't quite what I was used to. If you have shops around you, maybe ask if they have a take off you can trade yours for?
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Yeah, I didn't think 5* would likely make enough difference to be worth the effort, but, still, good karma is nice.
When I bought my current bike, the shop gave me an extra stem and another store nearby sold me another one for $5. All of them take-offs. None were great aesthetic matches, but it was good to experiment on the cheap because the new frame wasn't quite what I was used to. If you have shops around you, maybe ask if they have a take off you can trade yours for?
When I bought my current bike, the shop gave me an extra stem and another store nearby sold me another one for $5. All of them take-offs. None were great aesthetic matches, but it was good to experiment on the cheap because the new frame wasn't quite what I was used to. If you have shops around you, maybe ask if they have a take off you can trade yours for?
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2) I own the equipment to cut the vinyl
I used to install mobile electronics for a local shop. The owner (who is also my 1 riding buddy I've posted about) also owned a couple of sign shops. He sold the sign shops and had to sign a non complete contract. He had an extra plotter there at the stereo shop. It needed new belts and some love but had worked fine when taken out of service for a larger unit. He gave it to me. Year later a guy who worked here was talking about wanting to get sign equipment. I told him about the plotter I had and offered to let him see if he could get it up and running. He did and the agreement was that if I ever wanted stuff cut he would for free. It worked out well until he changed jobs and moved a bit farther away.
I design what I want in either AutoCad or PTC Creo and save it out in a format he can work with, send it to him and then we try to work out time to get together (which can take months).
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1) it's just cut vinyl, not graphics
2) I own the equipment to cut the vinyl
I used to install mobile electronics for a local shop. The owner (who is also my 1 riding buddy I've posted about) also owned a couple of sign shops. He sold the sign shops and had to sign a non complete contract. He had an extra plotter there at the stereo shop. It needed new belts and some love but had worked fine when taken out of service for a larger unit. He gave it to me. Year later a guy who worked here was talking about wanting to get sign equipment. I told him about the plotter I had and offered to let him see if he could get it up and running. He did and the agreement was that if I ever wanted stuff cut he would for free. It worked out well until he changed jobs and moved a bit farther away.
I design what I want in either AutoCad or PTC Creo and save it out in a format he can work with, send it to him and then we try to work out time to get together (which can take months).
2) I own the equipment to cut the vinyl
I used to install mobile electronics for a local shop. The owner (who is also my 1 riding buddy I've posted about) also owned a couple of sign shops. He sold the sign shops and had to sign a non complete contract. He had an extra plotter there at the stereo shop. It needed new belts and some love but had worked fine when taken out of service for a larger unit. He gave it to me. Year later a guy who worked here was talking about wanting to get sign equipment. I told him about the plotter I had and offered to let him see if he could get it up and running. He did and the agreement was that if I ever wanted stuff cut he would for free. It worked out well until he changed jobs and moved a bit farther away.
I design what I want in either AutoCad or PTC Creo and save it out in a format he can work with, send it to him and then we try to work out time to get together (which can take months).
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