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 ton
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can i use a carbon bar with a alloy stem.


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:27 pm
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Why on earth would you not?


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:28 pm
 ton
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i thought i may have to use a carbon stem.......no


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:30 pm
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There are very few carbon stems that amount to much, and nearly all of them are heavier than alloy.
The most important thing is to find one that has a 'kind to carbon' clamp design.


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:34 pm
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tighten stem bolts with torque wrench if possible?


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:35 pm
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Any stem will do. Makes sense to ensure there are no burrs on the clamping face though.


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:39 pm
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Yeah but you can only use a carbon stem on a carbon steerer. Which needs a carbon frame. Which needs...you get the picture?


 
Posted : 06/02/2010 3:53 pm