Changing a stem.

Ringo 68
Ringo 68 Posts: 441
edited August 2012 in Workshop
I have put a slightly shorter stem on my Cube.

When I tighten down the top cap bolt there is stll a small amount of play in the spacers. They wont rattle but it is possible to turn them. Is this normal?

There was a nice 2/3mm gap between the top of the spacers and the stem but it just wont tighten down to the point where everything is tight.

I went from an Easton to a Deda stem.
Cube Agree GTC Pro
Boardman Comp
Carrera Subway Hybrid

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sounds like you need to add spacers as the stem has a smaller stack height.

    the top cap will be bottoming out.
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  • Ringo 68
    Ringo 68 Posts: 441
    Thanks.

    Is is possible to buy smaller spacers than 5mm. I don't think it needs much.
    Cube Agree GTC Pro
    Boardman Comp
    Carrera Subway Hybrid
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,558
    there are 3mm spacers available, for instance...

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deda-metal-spacers/

    ...you can get carbon fibre 3mm too
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  • Ringo 68
    Ringo 68 Posts: 441
    Thanks for the replies.

    I have put an extra 5mm spacer in for now and am gooig to turn down one of the 10mm spacers in work tonight. I think taking 3mm off should be about right.
    Cube Agree GTC Pro
    Boardman Comp
    Carrera Subway Hybrid

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