[jacksonpt]

as usual... click for bigger images.

I was surprised at how nice the parts are. granted I can't tell much until I actually ride them, but they look and feel pretty damn sexy!

 

[RideND]

Damn Jackson, that is gonna be one sweet looking bike. I also think that it will ride pretty nice also. Have fun with it.
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LovelyWendie

 

[WestCoastHucker]

ok, i am an idiot

what is this...

 

[HRDTLBRO]

Yeti

 

[mcA896]

a yeti stem

 

[WestCoastHucker]

Originally posted by mcA896
a yeti stem

oh, i see now.
the knee side of the stem?

 

[Lefty]

Originally posted by WestCoastHucker
oh, i see now.
the knee side of the stem?

You will see it better in this pic.

I did'nt see it at first to.

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by WestCoastHucker
the knee side of the stem?

Yes.


I was impressed at some of the smaller details... specifically that the post and bars have measurement marks in the powercoating. Maybe it's typical of higher end gear, but it's something that I'm really going to appreciate, especially on the post. It will making lining up the bars much easier, not to mention getting back to a preferred saddle height after I lowering it for a downhill section.

 

[Mackie]

Originally posted by jacksonpt

Tell me about that stem - what's the clamping mechanism? It looks like a very knee-friendly designe, but what holds it to the steerer?

Thanks.

 

[jdcamb]

I saw your frame the other day hanging in Trailblazers back room. I went to touch it and Echo bitch slapped me:devil: That white paint job sure looks sweet! Man Jackson your going to have to come up and show that thing off when you finally got it built up. Have you ever heard of Stid Hill? Perfect testing grounds for your new ride....jdcamb

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Mackie
Tell me about that stem - what's the clamping mechanism? It looks like a very knee-friendly designe, but what holds it to the steerer?

Thanks.

I haven't really played around with it yet because I don't have the frame/fork in my posession yet. If you look close, there is a hex bolt on the top of the stem, on the knee side. There is also a pad thingy (yup, technical term) that looks like it would extend towards the steerer when that hex bolt is tightened down.

I'll let you know once I get it installed.

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by jdcamb
I saw your frame the other day hanging in Trailblazers back room. I went to touch it and Echo bitch slapped me:devil: That white paint job sure looks sweet! Man Jackson your going to have to come up and show that thing off when you finally got it built up. Have you ever heard of Stid Hill? Perfect testing grounds for your new ride....jdcamb

Good to know echo is keeping his eye on it for me I'm going to have to spend some time getting it dialed in, and the motor is definitely going to need some work. But I'd be up for a day trip up to rochester for some riding. You boys will have to go easy on me though...

BTW... I'm heading up to Trailblazers tomorrow to pick up the frame. Can't friggin wait!

 

[DRB]

This piece by piece thing has got to be murder.

Turning the allen bolt on top of the stem tightens a "wedge" against the steerer that holds everything in place. It sort works like a reverse threaded steerer and stem use to work. The wedge wraps around one side of the steerer.

Didn't Kore have that seatpost design orginially?

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by DRB
This piece by piece thing has got to be murder.

It's not as bad as I thought it was going to be. My brakes are on the UPS truck to my house as I type, and I'm picking up the bike tomorrow. It's only been a few days since I started receiving the parts, and they are pretty dang cool in their own right.

I was bored over the weekend, so I installed my new tires on my old rims twice, just for kicks. Had to take them off yesterday and put my old tires on so I could ride last night. I don't want anything used on the bike (except the pedals) for it's maiden voyage.