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  • rubez
    rubez Posts: 323
    No, it was in reply to your unfunny comment.

    WHY?!
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    ej2320 wrote:
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Why?

    I'm assuming that's in reply to him ordering a new stem and bars..

    Indeed, cba to quote once your post came inbetween
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    It could be a 1.5" steerer or 1.125" depending on the bike.
    1.5" isn't just for dh bikes, canondale have 1.5" on most bikes.
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  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    A picture speaks a thousand words, rubez.
    A couple of pix of your stem / steerer / bars might help people to understand what you are trying to do and they may then offer suitable advice.
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  • rubez
    rubez Posts: 323
    Got to the bottom of it thanks... but stay handy for when I try to fit them :lol:
  • philcubed
    philcubed Posts: 260
    I expect one of the first questions then will be ' how do I remove the sparkly tassels from my old bars and fit to the new' :D
  • rubez
    rubez Posts: 323
    So the time has come...

    I can't get the handlebars to preload (so the spacers can't be turned by hand) with any combination of spacers.

    What am I doing wrong?!

    I have 3x10mm, 1x25mm, 1x5mm & 1x3mm spacers. Tried all combinations as far as I can see, handlebars still shaky and spacers are able to be moved by hand when tightened up.

    Any input?

    Thanks.
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    You can’t post a thread as obvious as the pedal pins one, and then try to carry on. Is this even fun for you anymore?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    You need to show us a photo of the setup. A) to prove you actually own a bike and B) whatever anyone tells you to do, which is all on Parktools, you won't
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Probably stuck because no one has mentioned Parktools. Have they?
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  • rubez
    rubez Posts: 323
    Found the problem, don't like the bars though, they are monstrous, so I am sending them back and buying a new Easton stem to fit my old bars... I can get the Easton to preload with 25mm spacers now.
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Send the bars my way, I'll take them off your hands
  • rubez
    rubez Posts: 323
    £50.

    Is it possible to tighten them stem too much so the handlebars become hard too turn?
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Oh, you want money for them?

    Over tighten the stem, No. Might snap the stem bolts though
    Over tighten the Topcap, Maybe. But if it's so tight you can't turn the bars, I'd recommend buying some new bars
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Yes you can preload the headset so it is hard to turn, I usually do that on new assemblies (NOT to an extreme) before backing off the preload as it reduces the chance something hasn't fitted 'snugly'.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    rubez wrote:
    Found the problem

    You found a mirror?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    rubez wrote:
    Found the problem

    You found a mirror?
    Harsh.

    But.....
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