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[Closed] Straitline 'Vertical Wedge' stem - why so specific on steerer length?

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On the instructions for this stem, it states [i]"steerer tube must be trimmed to a maximum of 35mm above headset components"...[/i]

So does this mean I can't use a spacer or two??

What will happen if I do? I don't fancy having to cut my steerer so damn short!?


 
Posted : 13/05/2010 10:14 am
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Will be due to clamping mechanism, can't see why there'd be any issue with spacers.


 
Posted : 13/05/2010 10:16 am
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i suspect the 'headset components' includes spacers


 
Posted : 13/05/2010 10:16 am
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ahhh... good to hear! actually, reading a bit further into the instructions it says [i]"slide stem onto steerer tube until stem comes into contact with headset or headset spacers"[/i]

So, it appears the simple answer is "read the ****in instructions properly" ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Guess it'll be fine... just means no spacers above the stem I suppose?


 
Posted : 13/05/2010 10:22 am
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I kept a spacer above mine until I decided on stem/stack height. Some topcaps fit onto the stem once steerer is cut to correct length, some dont, I bought a straitline one anyway in the end.


 
Posted : 13/05/2010 10:27 am