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Offline dancetothedrummersbeat

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Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« on: August 29, 2014, 08:13 PM »
Hi all. Am looking to get a Pro Neck stem for my next build which is an '84. Can anyone tell me the difference between a Pro Neck and Pro Neck II stem, and what year each of them came out? Would i need a I or a II for an 84 build? Thanks for help

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2014, 08:16 PM »
Good question, something I've wondered too. :daumenhoch:


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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2014, 08:42 PM »
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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2014, 08:59 PM »
The Pro Neck II came out around 84 I remember rightly from Martinbike, I also read somewhere that the II came out to replace the Pro Neck as they were prone to cracking.

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2014, 09:05 PM »
Think the pro neck II was made out of better grade alloy , I bought my first black Pro neck II  back in 1984

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014, 09:18 PM »
Some ads in this thread that confirm the year if read between the lines.

http://www.bmxsociety.com/topic/50092-pro-neck-ii-first-appearance-date/

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2014, 04:18 PM »
Thanks for all the info  :)
My bike is a March '84, so it looks like the Pro Neck I would be the correct one

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2014, 04:44 PM »
Good question, something I've wondered too. :daumenhoch:


Here also....
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Which can go now i'd read this....
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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2014, 05:12 PM »
Jeez, you two are going tight on era correctness, I'd stick one on an 83 frame or maybe even an 82 the way I look at is if there is no spec to go by it could have been an upgrade or replacement a while after I got the bike because that's what I did.

Horses for courses I don't mind some repops like yellow label tyres or ame grips but I'm not keen on the likes rainbow comp 3's or redline twin pinch cranks.

Unless your doing a recreation of a bike found late 80s with a mish mash of parts in that case it doesn't matter what the fook you put on it.   :whistle:
« Last Edit: September 02, 2014, 08:52 PM by rodriguez »

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2014, 10:18 PM »
I just didn't want to put a Pro Neck I on, then find out that they were discontinued in 1982 or something like that. I or II should be fine then for an '84 build, but personally I like the minimalism of the Pro Neck I stamping.

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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2014, 10:22 PM »
About £30........
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« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2014, 10:28 PM »
About £30........

Gutted to miss out on yours Bert after dibbing it, but I can't blame you for selling the bike as a complete  :)

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« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2014, 10:36 PM »
Postage is the killer for me as I won't post without full insurance which is why I try to offer package deals to keep the costs down - cost me an extra £20 for £1000 insurance when the ripper went.  Even a stem costs a tenner to post insured.  If another comes my way I'll let you know  ;)
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« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2014, 09:29 AM »
The Pro Neck II was an upgrade to the Pro Neck due to the Pro Neck having 'cracking' issues. It was made from inferior alloy which was rectified in the latter version. I think they also upgraded the quill thickness and used a better wedge.

The Pro Neck II is perfect for an '84 build and a better stem too  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Pro Neck vs Pro Neck II stem. Difference?
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2014, 01:59 PM »
The Pro Neck II was an upgrade to the Pro Neck due to the Pro Neck having 'cracking' issues. It was made from inferior alloy which was rectified in the latter version. I think they also upgraded the quill thickness and used a better wedge.

The Pro Neck II is perfect for an '84 build and a better stem too  :daumenhoch:

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