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04-03-12, 05:44 PM
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Not so. It's excessive spacers below the stem that are risky because it creates a length of effectively unsupported steerer. You can have as many as you want on top - the top cap is irrelevant to stem support.
04-03-12, 06:23 PM
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04-03-12, 07:01 PM
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From the specialized manual for carbon steerers:
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04-03-12, 07:08 PM
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No matter what they say, but for safety's sake, the only way for the stem to 100% engage the steerer tube is to put some kind of a spacer on top. The ones that have no spacers on top, the stem sticks out of the steerer tube. Even at a small amount, it is not a 100% engagement.
04-03-12, 07:10 PM
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its preferable to keep a few spacers above on a carbon steerer.
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maybe just one rather.
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maybe just one rather.
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04-03-12, 07:14 PM
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I keep a small 5mm spacer above mine too. Just the large amount in the picture I was talking about can be unsafe if the stem is clamping on an unsupported section. If proper torque is used then there prob is not going to be any issues.
04-03-12, 07:23 PM
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I'm testing where I like the stem will cut once ready
04-04-12, 07:12 AM
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04-04-12, 08:49 AM
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No matter what they say, but for safety's sake, the only way for the stem to 100% engage the steerer tube is to put some kind of a spacer on top. The ones that have no spacers on top, the stem sticks out of the steerer tube. Even at a small amount, it is not a 100% engagement.
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04-04-12, 09:36 AM
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04-04-12, 09:59 AM
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its not 100.000% or else you couldnt load the headset. silliness, yes.
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04-04-12, 10:17 AM
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Hot as Scarlett Johanson
...and race rig...
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...and race rig...
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04-04-12, 01:06 PM
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[QUOTE=DropDeadFred;14053623]My turn
Awesome bike!!...Freddy my man. Love the looks of that saddle, although for me it was an ASS HATCHET....
Awesome bike!!...Freddy my man. Love the looks of that saddle, although for me it was an ASS HATCHET....
04-04-12, 01:17 PM
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thought i'd throw this in, another race bike
wheels have dura ace ghost decals now too
wheels have dura ace ghost decals now too
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04-04-12, 01:32 PM
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^ solid looking C-dale. The red nipples are a nice touch. Think I'll wait to post my Kirk Frameworks till after I get the stem swapped out and stop riding it long enough to setup for a proper photo with all the BF's approved checkboxes checked.
04-04-12, 02:14 PM
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Fuji Team 09
04-04-12, 02:35 PM
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Running Zipps with little to no saddle-bar drop = not hot. I like the frame, I like the Zipps, but everything from there up and out is where this one falls apart for me. However, I thank you for posting a pic of that Fizik bag, I was thinking of getting one, I think not now.
04-04-12, 03:21 PM
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Sold my Giant SL and put the wheels and chain on my S-Works. Tell me what you guys think..
04-04-12, 03:57 PM
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Running Zipps with little to no saddle-bar drop = not hot. I like the frame, I like the Zipps, but everything from there up and out is where this one falls apart for me. However, I thank you for posting a pic of that Fizik bag, I was thinking of getting one, I think not now.
04-04-12, 04:00 PM
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Both of my bikes have no spacer above the stem. However, the steerer tube is cut to sit flushed with the top edge of the stem. Semantics really, but aesthetically at least I prefer it this way. Besides riding the bike I have to look at it too you know, so it has to be pleasing both ways!! Screw the engineers and "know-it-all types with calculators and pocket protectors" LOL........
