Nightmare stem swap!

Where are my stabilisers?
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
2 hours ago I had 2 bikes in tip top order - now, thanks to my superb mechanical skills, I have none :shock:

First issue stem compatability - I have a Hope headset and tried to fit a Straitline split steerer clamp stem. The Straitline stem came with it's own top cap, but the Hope headset bolt doesn't sit on it properly. See the picture below - apart from looking a little fugly, is it dangerous and do I need to take it off before I have an accident? I also had to rob a spacer off my other bike to make it fit, which is why my other bike is now out of action!

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The second issue - After fitting this shorter stem, my gears were all over the place and I've gone and seriously messed up the front mech :oops: I have an XTR front mech with X0 shifters. The mech is currently over the smallest chain ring and rubbing against it. I've undone the clamp which keeps the cable in place so it is now loose. What position should the mech be in for me to tighten the cable? I've totally confussed myself, which lever clicker put's the mech on to the small cog - the little one or the big silver one? Because there's no numbers on the lever ( :roll: ), I can't remember! Think I'm gonna need a new cable too by the time I've finished! I've changed cables before on my other bike and it was simple (Deore) - I dunno what's gone so wrong :lol: .

I know I'm probably being thick but if anyone can explain how I get my gears working again, I'd be super happy!

Thanks

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