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Bianchi carbon fork with no spacer above stem
I had a 2001 Bianchi XL frame with an all carbon Bianchi XL fork built
up by a local NYC shop (with a good reputation). The integrated HS is stock Cane Creek. I noticed the shop did not put a spacer above the stem and that the stem clamps pretty much flush with the top of steerer. I know its generally recommended that a spacer of ca. 3mm be placed on steerer above stem. Is there any reason this particular Headset or fork would not require the extra spacer atop? Also there is a spring under the top cap, surrounding the HS bolt, down to the plug. This spring made it difficult to move one of the spacers above the stem, as it doesnt compress all the way. Is this spring necessary or can i chuck it? What is its function? Also, the stack under the stem is around 1.5 inches. Too much? thanks a lot. peter |
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Bianchi carbon fork with no spacer above stem
I had a 2001 Bianchi XL frame with an all carbon Bianchi XL fork built
up by a local NYC shop (with a good reputation). The integrated HS is stock Cane Creek. I noticed the XL what? EV2, Boron? I had a Bianchi XL Boron, 2000, with all carbon fork. it has a spacer on top 3-4 mm, I'd guess. I presume it needs to be there. it had a Chorus HS,threadless, and the top cap and inside parts were Chorus. I had a lot of trouble with it coming loose, and the shop installed a chris king top-cap, although what they did inside the fork I'm not sure, although I've not not any problems to speak of after that(except last year at an MS ride where the adjustment had been right all week and the morning of the ride I got the bike out of the car and it had loosened up. |
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Bianchi carbon fork with no spacer above stem
peter- I noticed the shop did not put a spacer above the
stem and that the stem clamps pretty much flush with the top of steerer. BRBR Is there any reason this particular Headset or fork would not require the extra spacer atop? BRBR Also, the stack under the stem is around 1.5 inches. Too much? BRBR We use 40mm for 1 1/8 inch steerers, 1 inch for 1 inch...if it's 1 inch steerer, may be too much. Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene" |
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Bianchi carbon fork with no spacer above stem
Its an XL EV2 Alum.
The Headset is Cane Creek ZS-5, Tufram integrated cups,Zero-stack. Does "zero-stack" mean no spacer above stem? Has anyone seen this spring device? Thanks, PG |
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Bianchi carbon fork with no spacer above stem
Why would you need a spacer, either above the stem or below the stem?
Besides for adjusting the height of the handlebars, is there a mechanical reason for using a spacer? -Bruce "peter gager" wrote in message om... I had a 2001 Bianchi XL frame with an all carbon Bianchi XL fork built up by a local NYC shop (with a good reputation). The integrated HS is stock Cane Creek. I noticed the shop did not put a spacer above the stem and that the stem clamps pretty much flush with the top of steerer. I know its generally recommended that a spacer of ca. 3mm be placed on steerer above stem. Is there any reason this particular Headset or fork would not require the extra spacer atop? Also there is a spring under the top cap, surrounding the HS bolt, down to the plug. This spring made it difficult to move one of the spacers above the stem, as it doesnt compress all the way. Is this spring necessary or can i chuck it? What is its function? Also, the stack under the stem is around 1.5 inches. Too much? thanks a lot. peter |
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