fork stem caps/covers, ideas and pictures please
06-13-14 | 09:29 AM
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fork stem caps/covers, ideas and pictures please
On last year's RAGBRAI is saw a fork stem cap inset with an analog clock. I like it, but it makes me curious what other people have done with their fork stem cap (cover?). Ideas? Ideas with pictures are especially appreciated.
06-13-14 | 10:36 AM
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Those 'stem CAPtains' StemCAPtain have the option in additional to the watch, a thermometer or a Compass.
here are 2 other things to mount there: A GoPro Camera,
and anything that you would mount on round handlebars
https://www.paulcomp.com/lightmounts.html
I boxed up another Tourist's bike, [shipping home] their Computer mount is on a spacer ring ,
with a hinge(so as to be at whatever angle the stem rises) ..
held down with a top cap.
Bottle cap off your favorite Beer
Perhaps ?
here are 2 other things to mount there: A GoPro Camera,
and anything that you would mount on round handlebars
https://www.paulcomp.com/lightmounts.html
I boxed up another Tourist's bike, [shipping home] their Computer mount is on a spacer ring ,
with a hinge(so as to be at whatever angle the stem rises) ..
held down with a top cap.
Bottle cap off your favorite Beer
Perhaps ?
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06-13-14 | 10:40 AM
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There's a website Products ? StemCAPtain that has that clock and other options including a thermometer, photo-holder, and even a bottle opener. King Cage has a cap mount that will accept a water bottle cage - I thought about getting one for my wife since her bike doesn't have any braze-ons for a frame mount cage. I'm not sure it would work with the angle of her handlebars, though.
06-13-14 | 11:27 AM
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Great! Thanks!
I love the ideas so far: compass, the clock, thermometer, bottle opener, GoPro holder, light mount, and bottle cage. I read some post mentioning USB. Is there anything else electronic out there, like a bike computer, Garmin GPS, or something? Maybe a solar panel to help charge a smart phone, a small rechargeable USB "brick" to add battery life to other gadgets, or remote control for a helmet-mounted GoPro.
It looks like the bases from stemcaptain.com would allow freedom and creativity for other items.
I love the ideas so far: compass, the clock, thermometer, bottle opener, GoPro holder, light mount, and bottle cage. I read some post mentioning USB. Is there anything else electronic out there, like a bike computer, Garmin GPS, or something? Maybe a solar panel to help charge a smart phone, a small rechargeable USB "brick" to add battery life to other gadgets, or remote control for a helmet-mounted GoPro.
It looks like the bases from stemcaptain.com would allow freedom and creativity for other items.
06-13-14 | 11:49 AM
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Given the function of the top cap on threadless steering schemes is done after you tighten the bolts,
on the stem , locking in the adjustment.
The late Sheldon Brown put a quill stem in place of the cap , entirely, and added a second handlebar..
Sheldon Brown's Thorn Raven Bicycle
on the stem , locking in the adjustment.
The late Sheldon Brown put a quill stem in place of the cap , entirely, and added a second handlebar..
Sheldon Brown's Thorn Raven Bicycle
06-13-14 | 11:55 AM
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The late Sheldon Brown put a quill stem in place of the cap , entirely, and added a second handlebar..
Sheldon Brown's Thorn Raven Bicycle
Sheldon Brown's Thorn Raven Bicycle
06-13-14 | 01:18 PM
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I've seen a USB port on the steerer cap, wired to a dynamo hub. Very trick.
All my bikes are quill stems, so the closest I get is to put a bell on the stem. Ding!
All my bikes are quill stems, so the closest I get is to put a bell on the stem. Ding!
06-13-14 | 06:54 PM
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The Plug III by Tout-Terrain
Is there a stem cap mounted bell other than the sram, which seems to be mounted via a stem spacer rather than the stem cap?
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06-14-14 | 09:33 AM
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Love it! Thanks.
The Plug III by Tout-Terrain
Is there a stem cap mounted bell other than the sram, which seems to be mounted via a stem spacer rather than the stem cap?
The Plug III by Tout-Terrain
Is there a stem cap mounted bell other than the sram, which seems to be mounted via a stem spacer rather than the stem cap?
06-14-14 | 09:44 AM
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There is one , But, Mostly just how to remove the star nut .. steel threadless steerer only ..
they are optimistic on the customers DIY abilities , to RTFM, (included, in print, I expect) ..
[running the wire thru the steerer and down to the Hub-connectors ]
I suppose they don't read this site and get the impression to the contrary .
they are optimistic on the customers DIY abilities , to RTFM, (included, in print, I expect) ..
[running the wire thru the steerer and down to the Hub-connectors ]
I suppose they don't read this site and get the impression to the contrary .
06-14-14 | 10:25 AM
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There is one , But, Mostly just how to remove the star nut .. steel threadless steerer only ..
they are optimistic on the customers DIY abilities , to RTFM, (included, in print, I expect) ..
[running the wire thru the steerer and down to the Hub-connectors ]
I suppose they don't read this site and get the impression to the contrary .
they are optimistic on the customers DIY abilities , to RTFM, (included, in print, I expect) ..
[running the wire thru the steerer and down to the Hub-connectors ]
I suppose they don't read this site and get the impression to the contrary .
06-16-14 | 02:49 PM
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like a bell, but different.
I might have a hard time resisting a stem-cap-mounted Easy Button that weighed about an ounce. Every once in a while I would use it to entertain myself at the top of a hill. (please excuse the poor cut-and-paste job).
06-16-14 | 10:04 PM
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I remember seeing a guy who put 3 count 'em 3 handlebars on his Surly Big Dummy. It was ridiculous but intriguing at the same time.
I like the YAWYD Top Cap from Niner. It stands for You Are What You Drink and basically it s a mounting platform for your favorite bottled drink cap, say from oat soda or root beer or other fun time beverage.
There is also the MASH top cap:
MASH STOREROOM | MASH TOP CAP KILLING IT
I like the YAWYD Top Cap from Niner. It stands for You Are What You Drink and basically it s a mounting platform for your favorite bottled drink cap, say from oat soda or root beer or other fun time beverage.
There is also the MASH top cap:
MASH STOREROOM | MASH TOP CAP KILLING IT
06-17-14 | 11:59 AM
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A bell seems like a natural fit. This is the closest I have found to a stem cap mounted bell. Any others out there?
Another: https://www.mirrycle.com/spring.php .. bell on substitute Top Cap..
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06-17-14 | 01:03 PM
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06-22-14 | 10:50 AM
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06-22-14 | 11:42 AM
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I have a GoPro mount build in the stem cap. I asked Paul's Comp to make one but found one on eBay before Paul came out with his. The one on eBay has now been copied in China for a fraction of the price. I'm sorry to say the copy fits better than the original. What I really wanted is a stem cap with a leveling and panning base and a standard camera screw sticking out so I could put a small ballhead.
06-23-14 | 08:43 PM
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I have a number of different stem caps. Both of these are off Fleabay
This one is from Purely Custom and is on a Salsa Las Cruces
These are also from Purely Custom
The last one is on my Colorado made Dean.
The last one is on my Moots YBB
This one is from Purely Custom and is on a Salsa Las Cruces
These are also from Purely Custom
The last one is on my Colorado made Dean.
The last one is on my Moots YBB
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06-23-14 | 11:05 PM
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