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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: FIL S on December 29, 2006, 12:49 AM
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I bought a new stem and bars from Alans on wednesday. I fitted them earlier and there seems to be quite a gap between the 2 parts of the stem when tightened around the bars.
The stem is an S&M XLT and the bars are S&M 5.75 Inch race bars. The stem isn't the race model but i would'nt think there would be any difference in the diameter of race bars and freestyle bars. I stand to be corrected but do you think it would be ok to ride/race with the gap shown below or should the 2 halfs be together?
Cheers, Phil.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v485/bunkbed/DSC00681.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v485/bunkbed/DSC00680.jpg)
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looks fine 2 me
do the allen bolts do up tight
if so dont worry :daumenhoch:
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Looks perfectly normal to me :daumenhoch:
Paul :coolsmiley:
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its ok mate
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Thanks for that lads.
V, the bolts are as tight as i dare without running the risk of stripping them.
Snav, every other stem i've had has always had the 2 parts butted up together.
cheers for putting my mind at rest :)
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the two parts shouldnt touch
if they do, it may not be tight!
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the two parts shouldnt touch
if they do, it may not be tight!
Thats what i thought but i only have old school bikes and don't know owt about new stuff .
Paul :coolsmiley:
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the theory of clampage has remained the same over the ages
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the two parts shouldnt touch
if they do, it may not be tight!
Good point, well made :daumenhoch:
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Hutch stems had miles of gap between the two halfs
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Too much paint on the bars.................
payment should be my Quad F&F back in the 1st class post Phil :LolLolLolLol:
:) DINGO :)