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Kervin
04-18-2009, 04:32 PM
"There's no steerer tube to install a stem and handle bars. There must be an older design for this where the stem inserts down into the head tube somehow. "

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bronk
04-18-2009, 05:12 PM
"There's no steerer tube to install a stem and handle bars. There must be an older design for this where the stem inserts down into the head tube somehow. "

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I'm guessing there's also two pointy things sticking out from either side of the downtube that he can't figure out either.

rcnute
04-18-2009, 05:19 PM
I'm guessing there's also two pointy things sticking out from either side of the downtube that he can't figure out either.

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PacNW2Ford
04-18-2009, 06:21 PM
Yikes, someone must have "uninstalled" the special stem thingy.

tuscanyswe
04-18-2009, 06:26 PM
For a couple of weeks ive been working at a shop (rather enjoying it too) and the stuff ppl drag in.. I thought i knew about bikes but i realise im really clueless about non "modern" bikes :crap:

I recommend anyone who get the chance to try it for a couple of days. I like it!