Cinelli Alter
08-12-08 | 02:59 PM
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What do you guys think of this stem? I know it's kind of a tank, but I heard it is extremely heavy-duty.
08-12-08 | 03:04 PM
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My buddy @ my lbs will sell me his red w/ yellow for 25 bucks. And you are right, it does look very cool.
08-12-08 | 03:29 PM
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Yeah 1" is what I am looking for.
I was looking for one possibly for my Giant Bowery as well... I wonder if that would fit.
I didn't know you could have it converted to 1 1/8". Do they just bore it out?
I was looking for one possibly for my Giant Bowery as well... I wonder if that would fit.
I didn't know you could have it converted to 1 1/8". Do they just bore it out?
08-12-08 | 05:52 PM
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08-12-08 | 07:15 PM
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08-12-08 | 07:40 PM
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They look cool (to some, of course), but they're definitely not all that durable. They tend to crack at the steerer hole – and I can't imagine how quickly one would crack if it were bored out to accept a 1"1/8 steerer. I've seen two broken ones in person, and I'm pretty sure Keevohn from here broke two himself.
I have a 140mm one that I'm contemplating selling, because I like having teeth.
I have a 140mm one that I'm contemplating selling, because I like having teeth.
08-13-08 | 08:46 AM
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That stem could say anything on it and I would still love it. But then again, Ithink I love it because of its hideously utilitarian looks.
08-13-08 | 04:03 PM
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They look cool (to some, of course), but they're definitely not all that durable. They tend to crack at the steerer hole – and I can't imagine how quickly one would crack if it were bored out to accept a 1"1/8 steerer. I've seen two broken ones in person, and I'm pretty sure Keevohn from here broke two himself.
I have a 140mm one that I'm contemplating selling, because I like having teeth.
I have a 140mm one that I'm contemplating selling, because I like having teeth.
i wouldnt recommend boring it out, its designed as a 1 inch, going 1 1/8 will make it even more likely to break.
