working on my budget build '02 FSR xc...bought an almost new '08 RS recon u-turn for $50. The steerer tube is cut to 7", I knew it was gonna be close. My old fork had a 7.25" steerer tube. The new steerer comes up a little over halfway through my stem without spacers...any ideas? lower stack headset? if so which one? Machine the lower end of the head tube 1/8" and the top 1/8" (dad is a machinist). Thanks
steerer tube 1/4" too short...ideas?
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A Crankbrothers headset has the lowest stack height. I had that problem a few months ago. I think about the same measurements as well.
The sunline is horrible.
Get a HS with super low stack and a stem with the shortest collar you can find. Beyond that there's not much you can do. You want to make sure the top bolt of the stem isn't below the top of the steerer.
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Hard for a stem to be horrible unless it breaks and kills you IMO.
ok thanks guys....I read good and bad regarding the sunline and got one for only $18. I guess I'll know if it kills me...Any other opinions on a low stack stem? at 35mm or less I'm fine....or 40mm-ish and changing the headset which id rather not as it's a new cane creek. Thanks all
RUFUS....greats photos!
RUFUS....greats photos!
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Loose tolerances in the frame and bad bearings are a few things that come to mind which make it a horrible stem.
You have to be careful installing the CB, but the tolerances are much better and the bearings are smooth and worthwhile.
RUFUS...I'm confused (might just be lack of coffee)...did you mean the CB headset is horrible? (you mentioned bearings and frame tolerances) or did you mean the Sunline V1 stem is horrible...and not that I have any reason NOT to believe you (after all I did post looking for info), but could you briefly explain why? Thanks bro....
I had horrible experiences with 4 sunline headsets for the reasons mentioned in my previous post. Some had good experiences.
I had great luck with the CB headsets but quite a few of them broke during installation. Correct installation and you are good to go.
Your results may vary. For the price you paid, why not give it a try.
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How does a stem have bad bearings and bad frame tolerances?
HAHA, good catch.
You remember that thing you said...
Their stems are fine. Continue as planned.
I was first taking about Sunline headsets. They are pure crap. Their stems are fine. I kept thinking of the other item when I was typing and not only confused myself but also everyone else. I'm dumb.
Sunline stems are great
Sunline headsets are crap
Crankbrothers headsets are great when installed carefully.
Carry on!
Sunline stems are great
Sunline headsets are crap
Crankbrothers headsets are great when installed carefully.
Carry on!
So you cant install them with spit and a mini sledge? I guess my method is out the window.
