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When you slam a stem...
Do you still want a washer on top of the HS? Headset is CK.
I got a set of looong cranks and I dropped my seat a good bit, now I need to drop my bars a bunch.
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I always keep at least a 5mm spacer above the stem, sometimes 10mm. Just in case.
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Let me be more precise: between the stem and the HS.
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CK wants you to use the nylon (white) washer.
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Now I just gotta find it...
Check that...Ima gonna find a 17 degree drop stem so I don't have to cut the steerer or stack ugly spacers on top. That is all.
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It's all fun and games until someone puts an eye out... Last edited by Lewis Moon; 10-28-2013 at 08:16 AM. |
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It isn't "slammed" if there is a spacer between the headset and the stem.
Duh. |
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Thus the term "washer".
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Yes - ideally you would have the white plastic washer between the headset and stem. I think its main function is to eliminate noise that could be caused by any movement between the two pieces.
I can't see anything bad happening if you don't have that thin washer in there frankly but I think King intends for it to be there. Dave |
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Is lowering your saddle due to longer cranks correct? I would think the top stroke would place your knee in a more cramped position. I usually just leave mine. And yes, spacer on top is fine, I have found stem sack height to vary and sometimes you just need that 5mm.
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Get a shorter frame instead.
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We're talking 190 cranks, up from 175. I really don't notice the knees being higher, much.
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I'm thinking I may need to. It'll probably need to be custom, because there aren't a lot of 58s out there w/a 60cm TT.
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If you can't find it....
scuff washer ($2): http://chrisking.com/parts/snapandsealkits Last edited by Tony T; 10-28-2013 at 09:37 AM. |
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I prefer the drop to the bars from the higher saddle position but when my leg comes up on the longer cranks my leg hits my gut. |
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