Help me find a 1" Threadless stem.
05-11-07, 06:08 PM
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Help me find a 1" Threadless stem.
Can anyone guide me in the right direction for a cheap 1" threadless stem ? ... having a hard time finding one..
05-11-07, 06:12 PM
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A 1 1/8 with a shim will probably provide you with more options.
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Originally Posted by pedex
I think these days you normally have to use an 1 1/8 with a shim
05-11-07, 06:15 PM
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I just searched 3 online stores and only aebike.com has any, and they are very short 90 degree BMX style
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yeah, but I heard using a shim is kinda sketchy. I have about a week or two until my build is complete so I got time to search.
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Not sketchy at all if you torque everything correctly which is good for any stem.
05-11-07, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by subsistbmx@hotm
yeah, but I heard using a shim is kinda sketchy. I have about a week or two until my build is complete so I got time to search.
05-11-07, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by subsistbmx@hotm
Can anyone guide me in the right direction for a cheap 1" threadless stem ? ... having a hard time finding one..
05-11-07, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by subsistbmx@hotm
yeah, but I heard using a shim is kinda sketchy. I have about a week or two until my build is complete so I got time to search.
05-11-07, 08:02 PM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/Kelly-Handmade-S...em270118625259
they come in 80-140m
I used to have one and i liked it ok
they come in 80-140m
I used to have one and i liked it ok
05-11-07, 08:26 PM
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i have a shim in my bontrager stem and im 1 inch threadless,been working fine for months now.
try a Salsa stem,i think they build custom lenghts and rise also. could be wrong though. they did back when i was working at the shop.
try a Salsa stem,i think they build custom lenghts and rise also. could be wrong though. they did back when i was working at the shop.
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Does anyone know if a 1-1/8 inch stem cap will work on a 1 inch threadless? I have the 1" stem cap and I can still see the shim. Safety wise it doesn't bother me, but asthetically it does.
05-11-07, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddyMike
Does anyone know if a 1-1/8 inch stem cap will work on a 1 inch threadless? I have the 1" stem cap and I can still see the shim. Safety wise it doesn't bother me, but asthetically it does.
05-11-07, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mikearena
I've got a 1" threadless set up with a Thomson stem (1 1/8) with the Thomson shim, and the directions specifically said to use a 1 1/8" top cap, even though it's a 1" headset. Looks better. and apparently is the right thing too.
05-11-07, 09:58 PM
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If you want I can mail you the extra one I have at no charge. Its 1 and 1/8 just PM your info and I will mail it out tomrrow.
05-11-07, 10:00 PM
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Not made anymore,live with the shim. Which reminds me,I think I'll go get a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich without the bread, it may not exist but I want one anyway.
05-11-07, 10:12 PM
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^^^Stick with the shim, so you can have more choices with stems.
No need to mail one to me. They aren't that expensive.
No need to mail one to me. They aren't that expensive.
