Before and after - custom stems
08-21-15, 08:15 AM
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I probably should have mentioned that...
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08-21-15, 08:29 AM
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Nice stems, and neat bike! But that looks like a boat anchor to me.
[By the way, I'm referring to the first after pic, and I mean a literal boat anchor.]
[By the way, I'm referring to the first after pic, and I mean a literal boat anchor.]
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08-21-15, 11:02 AM
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Those are some seriously smooth brazed stems, very attractive. What's the stem material and brazing material? They look like the same material?
08-21-15, 04:25 PM
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Aesthetics. The bike is smooth and elegant, and the bulbous TIG welded stems were an eye sore.
08-21-15, 07:04 PM
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Fantastic workmanship - those look as though they were made from a solid piece of metal!
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08-21-15, 09:07 PM
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Did not want to go with a brazen on bell mount?
To me, the original stem at least for the captain was kind of thick top to bottom.
That is a small anchor for such a big cat though.
To me, the original stem at least for the captain was kind of thick top to bottom.
That is a small anchor for such a big cat though.
08-22-15, 07:11 AM
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I think you set some kind of record for water bottles. People must be a lot thirstier than they used to be. I don't remember people needing to constantly carry water around with them until fairly recently. You do know that bottled water is no better than tap water, in fact you are probably drinking a lot more bacteria from the stagnant water in your water bottle then from the tap.
08-22-15, 07:48 AM
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I think you set some kind of record for water bottles. People must be a lot thirstier than they used to be. I don't remember people needing to constantly carry water around with them until fairly recently. You do know that bottled water is no better than tap water, in fact you are probably drinking a lot more bacteria from the stagnant water in your water bottle then from the tap.
Fwiw I did a ride around Lake Superior earlier this summer. Didn't make it the whole way, but that's another story.
One of the biggest challenges was fresh water. I'm glad I had four water bottles along for hydration and cooking. I was next to water most of the way, yet we needed filtration to use it. Not always that handy.
08-22-15, 08:17 AM
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Those are some beautiful stems.
I really love the way two tubes can flow together seamlessly.
I also really love being hydrated.
I really love the way two tubes can flow together seamlessly.
I also really love being hydrated.
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08-22-15, 09:09 AM
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[h=1]Suckers for bottled water[/h]
"When did we get the idea that without constant hydration we'll shrivel up and die? We need a campaign of humiliation to finally kill off the bottled water industry"
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"When did we get the idea that without constant hydration we'll shrivel up and die? We need a campaign of humiliation to finally kill off the bottled water industry"
This is really good How did we become such suckers for bottled water? | Life and style | The Guardian
08-22-15, 09:17 AM
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What's water/hydration have to do with the OP's beautiful stems?
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08-22-15, 11:24 AM
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08-22-15, 01:01 PM
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I think you set some kind of record for water bottles. People must be a lot thirstier than they used to be. I don't remember people needing to constantly carry water around with them until fairly recently. You do know that bottled water is no better than tap water, in fact you are probably drinking a lot more bacteria from the stagnant water in your water bottle then from the tap.
As a matter of fact I think bottled water is stupid...though I'll buy it if I'm thirsty enough. You do know that water bottles like these come empty and get filled from taps, not a delivery service, no?
Next time you want to go on a self righteous tirade, maybe check to see if it applies. Or don't.
Me too...it has a simple satin look that I really dig.
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08-22-15, 05:52 PM
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Those are beautiful stems, and one of the ugliest things about any tandem is that rear stem. Nice to see someone fix it.
I don't "get" the water post, because I looked and looked for bottled water, and all I saw was an anchor and boat with a hole right through it.
I have a 430-foot well. My wife drinks bottled water that can't possibly be as filtered as our tap water. Go ahead, you argue with her.
I don't "get" the water post, because I looked and looked for bottled water, and all I saw was an anchor and boat with a hole right through it.
I have a 430-foot well. My wife drinks bottled water that can't possibly be as filtered as our tap water. Go ahead, you argue with her.
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08-23-15, 06:53 AM
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Those are beautiful stems, and one of the ugliest things about any tandem is that rear stem. Nice to see someone fix it.
I don't "get" the water post, because I looked and looked for bottled water, and all I saw was an anchor and boat with a hole right through it.
I have a 430-foot well. My wife drinks bottled water that can't possibly be as filtered as our tap water. Go ahead, you argue with her.
I don't "get" the water post, because I looked and looked for bottled water, and all I saw was an anchor and boat with a hole right through it.
I have a 430-foot well. My wife drinks bottled water that can't possibly be as filtered as our tap water. Go ahead, you argue with her.
08-23-15, 12:57 PM
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Nice stems and they look and probably fit much better than the originals.
Your water bottles look about right to me. I drink a lot of water since I got a kidney stone about 10 years ago. My doctor told me the best prevention was drinking a lot of water, and I sure don't want to go through that ordeal again.
Your water bottles look about right to me. I drink a lot of water since I got a kidney stone about 10 years ago. My doctor told me the best prevention was drinking a lot of water, and I sure don't want to go through that ordeal again.
08-23-15, 04:32 PM
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There is nothing silly about beautiful brazed steel. The stems look fabulous, and they definitely add something to the bike. Simon does great work, and is rarely seen not smiling...
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08-23-15, 05:00 PM
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Thanks all...I'm very happy with them.
Paul - Simon makes some awesome bikes...for sure. He's not as well known as some other folks, but I think his work stands up with anyone's. The randonneur he made for Joel...the one Joel rode in PBP...was a real beauty.
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