Stem slipping, what am I missing?

[ChainNoise]

Man that nitto stem is sick!

[daker13]

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

IMO in inch threadless has no sense of existence. 1 inch threaded and quill stem is the way to go, it looks a lot cleaner and classy.

The only 1 inch stem I remember that gives problems like the OP is saying is the colnago 1 inch threadless stem because was designed to be used with shims.

Always a coke can shim works OP.

I did shim it, and it still slips. Believe me, there is no way I'm getting another shim between this stem and this steerer.

[osbk67]

Originally Posted by ChainNoise

Man that nitto stem is sick!

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Yep, thanks. I've got Nitto stems on two bikes. Both have proved highly satisfactory and trouble-free. This one is a 12cm, looks shorter in the photo.

In years past I would have realigned the top cap and taken a new photograph.

[cachagua]

Off topic, but--

I really like these Nitto stems! Got a couple, but I need a couple more. Selection's pretty spotty on eBay, who's got a good variety of 'em online?

[daker13]

Originally Posted by cachagua

Off topic, but--

I really like these Nitto stems! Got a couple, but I need a couple more. Selection's pretty spotty on eBay, who's got a good variety of 'em online?

Very nice! My only objection, it looks like it says, 'You, I ate sex' (whatever that means).

I was thinking of placing an order with Blue Lug (Japan), who have a really great selection of Nitto and other stems... $20 shipping, unfortunately.

[sailorboy]

Originally Posted by Peter P.

The Sesamo looks well, like too much drama that results in something that doesn't work.

Ahh, but doesn't this describe so many things made in Italy? Part of the undeniable charm of course, but maybe not where you need it (bike cockpit) unless you have good insurance and don't mind the prospect of facial reconstructive surgery.

I am a yuge nitto fan and would prefer the combo shown of course. Maybe you could use acetone to remove those black logos so it looks less obvious?

[cachagua]

I'll look at Blue Lug, thanks. $20 stings a little but it probably wouldn't stop me if they have one that'll do what I need.