Stem options for 1 1/4 steerer?
09-02-22, 10:48 PM
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Stem options for 1 1/4 steerer?
I have a giant tcx I've been using as a groad bike and want to get a couple of stems to play with fit a bit but my existing stem collection is for 1 1/8 steerers. Do I have any options other than the giant stems?
Some of this is for fit testing so I'd rather not spring for something fancy.
Some of this is for fit testing so I'd rather not spring for something fancy.
09-02-22, 10:57 PM
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I have a giant tcx I've been using as a groad bike and want to get a couple of stems to play with fit a bit but my existing stem collection is for 1 1/8 steerers. Do I have any options other than the giant stems?
Some of this is for fit testing so I'd rather not spring for something fancy.
Some of this is for fit testing so I'd rather not spring for something fancy.
Hopefully doing so reduces the number of stems you have to buy.
09-03-22, 12:00 AM
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Kalloy Uno might come in 1-1/4, but otherwise the Giant OD2 alloy ones are about as low end as you can source.
09-03-22, 06:29 AM
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Any way you can borrow an adjustable stem?
09-03-22, 09:34 AM
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One of those things you wished there were rental places of stuff like this:
https://www.bikefit.com/p-65-stem-sizer.aspx
https://www.bikefit.com/p-65-stem-sizer.aspx
09-03-22, 11:20 AM
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Last year I built up a Giant TCX from parts. I almost abandoned the project due to the (stupid) 1 1/4" stem. Don't ask about the seatpost.
Anyway, I have 3 Giant dealers in my metro area, and none could sell me a stem. One shop did have the 1 1/4" spacers. So despite having 10 pounds of good 1 1/8" stems in a bin, I resorted to Fleabay and paid $100 for a basic used Giant-branded alu stem for which I should have paid $10. The internal cable routing: again, don't ask.
Anyway, I have 3 Giant dealers in my metro area, and none could sell me a stem. One shop did have the 1 1/4" spacers. So despite having 10 pounds of good 1 1/8" stems in a bin, I resorted to Fleabay and paid $100 for a basic used Giant-branded alu stem for which I should have paid $10. The internal cable routing: again, don't ask.
09-05-22, 03:27 AM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/20224284382...mis&media=COPY
These adjustable stems are 1 1/4” if you remove the inner sleeve (making it no longer adjustable”. Not sure if they’re still made but they can be found on the bay. I use one on a Santana with 1 1/4” steer tube.
These adjustable stems are 1 1/4” if you remove the inner sleeve (making it no longer adjustable”. Not sure if they’re still made but they can be found on the bay. I use one on a Santana with 1 1/4” steer tube.
09-05-22, 04:57 PM
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Maybe just go to a fitter and no need to guess.
