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Will a New Horizontal Stem Riser Support a Front Child Seat
I recently bought a Lectric XPedition. My goal was for it to transport my 3 kids, 2 in back and the youngest with a front child seat.
When I received the ebike, the collapsible handlebars made that ...
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How do you interpret "minimum insertion" of a quill stem?
I have a 1" threaded fork here, longer than usual. The headset nuts have been separated by a significant number of spacers. So many, that if the quill stem is inserted to the minimum, almost none ...
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Easily misaligned handlebars when using stem raiser
I use a Delta Stem Raiser (maybe also called a stem extender, handlebar riser, steerer tube extender) to make my handlebars "taller" (higher up than they could typically go) on my bike's ...
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How do I remove the stem/fork on this style of vintage bike?
Picked up a cheap vintage bike, and I'm getting it ready for a family member to ride. I want to put a different stem/handlebars; but I'm unable to back out the quill to remove the stem. In checking ...
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How to Remove This Fork?
I'm restoring another old bike of mine (20 y.o).
Want to repaint the bike, but I need to remove all the parts.
Trying to remove the old rusty fork but have no idea how to do it.
I tried to remove the ...
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Carbon steerer with expander plug under the stem, should I be worried?
I just bought a custom fixed gear frame that comes with a carbon fork with carbon steerer, off a guy who already cut the steerer lower than the stem so that the cap can sit flush on the stem. Normally ...
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Threadless stem keeps loosening [duplicate]
I recently got a 2018 Felt VR30. I've been riding for a long time, but this is the first bike I've ever had with a carbon fork, and only the second I've had with a threadless headset.
The problem I'm ...
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Can't Tighten Handlebars
I have an old Trek mountain bike with a "Traditional" handlebar stem (Quill stem?) and I've suddenly become unable to adequately tighten the stem to a) remain in line with the wheel and b) stop the ...
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Quill stem diameter not matching the fork...possible to get around this?
I refurbished my bike and in the process got a new shiny quill stem to replace the original threadless stem. Unfortunately, like a dunce I forgot to ensure that the diameter of the stem adapter (the ...
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What fork size is 32mm (inside diameter on the frame) considered?
Good day, I'm new to the whole bike building process, but I've finally decided to make the step and build a semi-nice bike.
I've bought a really nice aluminium frame 2nd hand, but its sizing has me ...
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How to fit forks to fixie frame [closed]
I have just ordered a fixie frame with no forks.
I will need to order a set of forks and cut them correctly (to the right size) so I can install my headset.
Are there any tips/ tutorials on how to ...
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Is a long, high angle stem safe to use with a carbon steerer?
I purchased a hardly used road bike someone else had built up for a deal a few weeks ago, and am a bit disappointed with the fit - it's fine for rides less than a couple hours, but too aggressive for ...
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torque specification on headset
I was wondering why there is a torque specification on the steer tube end of the stem for mountainbikes.
The torque specification that goes to the handlebar is reasonable, after all handlebars are ...
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Screw cap stuck in adjustable stem connection, how to remove or reattach?
I was trying to detach my handlebar, because lowering was insufficient to make my bicycle fit in my box. I detached the long screw going connecting two lids thereby fastening the stem-handlebar ...
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Is it possible to replace a 1 1/8 steering tube with a 1"?
I have a 94 Giant ATX. Threaded 1 inch steeering tube.
I need a shorter stem, and would also like to install a suspension fork.
Is it doable? Could I take a modern suspension fork, heat the crown, ...
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