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04-12-17, 08:21 AM
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Nitto Technomic stems come in as short as 70mm--how short do you need? Most quill manufacturers go as low as 80mm. I ride with a Soma Sutro stem that's 80mm, works well. Gran Compe has one that's virtually the same--again, 80mm available.
The challenge may be your headtube length, and how tall the stem is above your headset.
If there's a bike co-op in your area, head over there and look for vintage SR stems. I once had one that was 60mm!
The challenge may be your headtube length, and how tall the stem is above your headset.
If there's a bike co-op in your area, head over there and look for vintage SR stems. I once had one that was 60mm!
04-12-17, 08:31 AM
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This is good to know, as I was about to check my FG chain and would have replaced it if it had the 1/8" stretch! I'd put a case around it, oiled it maybe 3 times (once per thousand miles roughly) and have never cleaned it. Since I'm accustomed to leaving chains alone until they complain, and it never has. Am I tempting fate with that?
04-12-17, 09:52 AM
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I tried and tried took find a shorter quill length but came up with nothing.
04-12-17, 11:05 AM
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I've watched as a couple of guys here posted about successfully taking hacksaws to their stems but for "reasons" I really do not care much for that sort of thing.
In my experience the current reissue Cinelli 1A stem that takes a 26mm handlebar, which by my not-quite-exact measurement is around 130mm long, fits my short headtube about the best of any quill I've tried. Its not quite slammed, but is a "just right" amount of rise above my headset. Full disclosure - I do have about 5mm of spacers between my topnut and upper cup.
Good luck...
04-12-17, 12:07 PM
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I have one of these laying around in a 42. Haven't put it on so I can't say if I like it or not.
Steamroller's don't have canti mounts.
04-12-17, 12:10 PM
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All-City 314 Messenger Chainring for 1/8" Chains in Tree Fort Bikes Chainrings
I have one of these laying around in a 42. Haven't put it on so I can't say if I like it or not.
Steamroller's don't have canti mounts.
I have one of these laying around in a 42. Haven't put it on so I can't say if I like it or not.
Steamroller's don't have canti mounts.
Dia-Compe 610's (old or new) or Paul Racers then. Ask me how I know.
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04-12-17, 12:13 PM
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Ooops. Here is the info you desire.
Wriding: It Was So Obvious
Standard 47-57mm reach Tektro calipers might work too.
Wriding: It Was So Obvious
Standard 47-57mm reach Tektro calipers might work too.
04-12-17, 03:42 PM
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I see a lot of kids ride around LA on Thrones and Unknowns. I've started riding Fixed again, and am enjoying it, but I've always wondered what riding Aluminum would be like. I see you can build one up relatively cheap, anyone have experience riding the Combat or the Prism? Are they fun cheap thrills, or the Track bike equivalent of those Huffy "Cliff Jumper" "mountain" bikes?
04-12-17, 04:43 PM
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Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry. This looks like the path to take.
04-12-17, 04:56 PM
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1/8 chain
Is a master link ok to use for a 1/8 chain? I know a connecting pin would be stronger, but is there any reason not to use a master link like the one below?
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Z410NP-Co.../dp/B004JKJLU2
Also, I'm looking at buying a chain tool to replace the chain on my 7 speed rear mtb. Got a 10 speed rear on another bike, and fixed gear with 1/8 chain also. Would the Park CT 3.2 work for all 3 bikes?
Dave
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Z410NP-Co.../dp/B004JKJLU2
Also, I'm looking at buying a chain tool to replace the chain on my 7 speed rear mtb. Got a 10 speed rear on another bike, and fixed gear with 1/8 chain also. Would the Park CT 3.2 work for all 3 bikes?
Dave
04-12-17, 05:25 PM
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Is a master link ok to use for a 1/8 chain? I know a connecting pin would be stronger, but is there any reason not to use a master link like the one below?
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Z410NP-Co.../dp/B004JKJLU2
Also, I'm looking at buying a chain tool to replace the chain on my 7 speed rear mtb. Got a 10 speed rear on another bike, and fixed gear with 1/8 chain also. Would the Park CT 3.2 work for all 3 bikes?
Dave
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Z410NP-Co.../dp/B004JKJLU2
Also, I'm looking at buying a chain tool to replace the chain on my 7 speed rear mtb. Got a 10 speed rear on another bike, and fixed gear with 1/8 chain also. Would the Park CT 3.2 work for all 3 bikes?
Dave
I have no experience with that tool but according to Park it works with all chains except 11-speed Campagnolo.
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04-12-17, 05:31 PM
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I'm guessing almost everyone here uses a master link, no? Just make sure it matches your chain.
If you're really worried, you can always get an NJS chain with the screw connector.
If you're really worried, you can always get an NJS chain with the screw connector.
04-12-17, 06:09 PM
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This. is... awesome!
Defo going to have to do something like that
Defo going to have to do something like that
Ooops. Here is the info you desire.
Wriding: It Was So Obvious
Standard 47-57mm reach Tektro calipers might work too.
Wriding: It Was So Obvious
Standard 47-57mm reach Tektro calipers might work too.
04-12-17, 06:34 PM
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Well, No.
Until the narrow Derail road chains for 10/11 cog required a more secured proprietary "connecting link" "master links" were used on coaster brake applications not for FG or Derail chains "back when".
A simple chain tool will suffice to provide safe & positive chain installation for any drive-train flavor from 1890 until the 10 cog derail era.
-Bandera
Until the narrow Derail road chains for 10/11 cog required a more secured proprietary "connecting link" "master links" were used on coaster brake applications not for FG or Derail chains "back when".
A simple chain tool will suffice to provide safe & positive chain installation for any drive-train flavor from 1890 until the 10 cog derail era.
-Bandera
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04-12-17, 06:50 PM
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Until the narrow Derail road chains for 10/11 cog required a more secured proprietary "connecting link" "master links" were used on coaster brake applications not for FG or Derail chains "back when".
A simple chain tool will suffice to provide safe & positive chain installation for any drive-train flavor from 1890 until the 10 cog derail era.
A simple chain tool will suffice to provide safe & positive chain installation for any drive-train flavor from 1890 until the 10 cog derail era.
04-12-17, 06:58 PM
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04-12-17, 07:11 PM
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~>~
Of course you do, "connecting links" are required for that tech.
For FG use: Not, a simple chain rivet tool/chain breaker provides a reliable robust connection for the last century or so.
Simple, reliable, efficient and very strong as FG tech has been for good reason on the track and on the road for a very long time.
As Always, suit yourself.
-Bandera
For FG use: Not, a simple chain rivet tool/chain breaker provides a reliable robust connection for the last century or so.
Simple, reliable, efficient and very strong as FG tech has been for good reason on the track and on the road for a very long time.
As Always, suit yourself.
-Bandera
Last edited by Bandera; 04-12-17 at 07:40 PM.
04-12-17, 07:44 PM
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Dave
