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Post by Dave on Apr 2, 2003 21:21:09 GMT 8
Ok, I'm now the proud owner of a new  Norco RyanLeech frame and fork. Problem is that the steer tube on the fork is REALLY long (approx 270mm), and the frame's head tube is only 100mm. My guess is that the fork insert, that takes the head bolt, might push down further into the steer tube so the excess can be cut off, but it is only a guess. What's the normal practice with new frame/fork sets?? |
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Post by james on Apr 3, 2003 14:14:23 GMT 8
yo dave,
put everything together, fork, headset, spacers, stem. then cut it off about 10mm below the top level of the stem. cut it with a hack saw, then file the end level.
as for the star bolt, i recomend getting a bike shop to put a new one in so its straight cause it can be a bastard when its not and will move.
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Post by Dave on Apr 3, 2003 19:44:22 GMT 8
cheers James! sorry to hear about ya shoulders, watch them knees too . I had ideas of using a braced threaded rod up underneath the star bolt and pulling it down that way, it'd keep it straight. Gotta love the idea of taking a hacksaw to expensive new components..... |
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Post by Dave on Apr 10, 2003 21:22:14 GMT 8
A question for those of us that ride real (stock) bikes.. What effect does having more/no shim spacers under the stem have, and what gives better trials geometry? I know mods have a real high stem with a big rise, but I surmise this is due to the tiny frame and front wheel. Should I aim for no space between my headset and stem? Cheers (Big Ears etc..) |
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Post by admin on Apr 10, 2003 21:39:33 GMT 8
Spacers just puts the stem (and handlebars) up and down a bit. Whether you use them is entirely up to you, and how confortable you are with your frame geometry.
I have one bike with spacers, and another without...
Remember you've gotta cut the forks with consideration to whether you are going to use spacers or not!
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Post by BradBabel on Apr 10, 2003 22:12:43 GMT 8
put two or three spacers in and ajust to suit. have a ride and see if you like it. Then put the spacers above the stem, essentially lowering it as if you cut it right down and have a couple of rides. see how you like the set ups. You may like to just put one spacer under the stem. once you find what you like, remove the spacers from above the stem and cut steerer to suit.
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Post by Dave on Apr 13, 2003 10:54:47 GMT 8
thanks guys. Brad, that makes a heap of sense, so much so that I can't figure out why I didn't think of it... "Start sweating Slacker"  wtf?? If I sweat any more I'll pass out.. eeeewwwwwww...... etc... |
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Norco RyanLeech frame and fork. Problem is that the steer tube on the fork is REALLY long (approx 270mm), and the frame's head tube is only 100mm.
wtf?? If I sweat any more I'll pass out.. eeeewwwwwww...... etc...