[Clockwork Bikes]

while on the subject, does anyone know a quill stem for a 1 1/8 steerer with 26mm bar clamp? Looking at the Nitto dirt drops but not shure if the quill diameter works, any other options?

Something like this: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/profile-design-stem-convertor-1-inch-quill-to-1-1-8-inch-threadless-img20442.jpg

Plus this:

-Joel

 

[halaburt]

Something like this: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/profile-design-stem-convertor-1-inch-quill-to-1-1-8-inch-threadless-img20442.jpg

Plus this:

-Joel

Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the "cap" on that Profile adapter is just part of the single machined piece?... and wouldn't allow your LD to slide over the top of it. Perhaps you should look at the Kalloy's or, better still, the Nitto's:

https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=10278
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=10277
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=7559
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=7454

But, while we've got you here, a few questions on your new stem:
- Custom sizes? If not, what's the stock rise/reach?
- Can a customer specify bar clamp size or would you just tell them to shim down from the presumably 31.8mm?
- Would you leave off the hole/setup for the Aheadset bolt if the customer was going to use it with one of these adapters?
- What's the radius of the bend you're using?

 

[Clockwork Bikes]

Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the "cap" on that Profile adapter is just part of the single machined piece?... and wouldn't allow your LD to slide over the top of it. Perhaps you should look at the Kalloy's or, better still, the Nitto's:

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=10278
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=10277
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=7559
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_263_796&products_id=7454

But, while we've got you here, a few questions on your new stem:
- Custom sizes? If not, what's the stock rise/reach?
- Can a customer specify bar clamp size or would you just tell them to shim down from the presumably 31.8mm?
- Would you leave off the hole/setup for the Aheadset bolt if the customer was going to use it with one of these adapters?
- What's the radius of the bend you're using?

1. All are custom reach and rise. Min. 120 rise for average reaches.
2. Bar clamps can be 25.4, 26.0, or 31.8 and you may choose 1 or 2-bolt clamp.
3. Compression bolt hole may be omitted.
4. It was bent with a 3" c.l.r. tool but it's actually a little more.

Thanks, Joel

 

[iamkeith]

while on the subject, does anyone know a quill stem for a 1 1/8 steerer with 26mm bar clamp? Looking at the Nitto dirt drops but not shure if the quill diameter works, any other options?

They aren't as tall as a dirt drop, but the nitto mt-11 is the best looking mtb stem ever, in my opinion. And they're only available in 1 1/8" quill. Also available from Ben's, in various extensions:

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12318

 

[jeff]

1. All are custom reach and rise. Min. 120 rise for average reaches.
2. Bar clamps can be 25.4, 26.0, or 31.8 and you may choose 1 or 2-bolt clamp.
3. Compression bolt hole may be omitted.
4. It was bent with a 3" c.l.r. tool but it's actually a little more.

Thanks, Joel

Thanks Joel. I hope these take off for you.

 

[hydepark]

I just finished a review of the RM-013 and the RM-014 at biketouringnews dot com. You might have to search for dirt drop if the post is no longer sticky (can't put a link here)

 

[CS2]

Looks like the guys across the pond have a similar thread going.

retrobike :: View topic - the unofficially cool MTB drop bar thread

 

[colker1]

Looks like the guys across the pond have a similar thread going.

retrobike :: View topic - the unofficially cool MTB drop bar thread

some there are against drop bars based on aesthethic issues.. well.

 

[CS2]

some there are against drop bars based on aesthethic issues.. well.

Funny, I like drops more for the way they look than perform.

 

[Rumpfy]

I like off road drops for the way they look AND the way they perform!

 

[colker1]

I like off road drops for the way they look AND the way they perform!

OR D bars gives a very diff feeling from the bike. I like them a lot. Handling and comfort are great.

 

[Rumpfy]

OR D bars gives a very diff feeling from the bike. I like them a lot. Handling and comfort are great.

Ya. Gets you a bit deeper into the bike. I really feel connected when I'm riding drops, though I find you need to put in a bit more effort to get the front end up if you're spending a lot of time with both wheels off the ground.

 

[-Anomie-]

I forgot about this thread. Here's my latest build, seen elsewhere but it belongs here too.

'96ish Phoenix with WTB RM-2 bars (and yeah I know I need to lower the levers)

 

[colker1]

Ya. Gets you a bit deeper into the bike. I really feel connected when I'm riding drops, though I find you need to put in a bit more effort to get the front end up if you're spending a lot of time with both wheels off the ground.

same here: lifting the front wheel requires attention. everything else is easier on drop bars.

 

[tductape]

I forgot about this thread. Here's my latest build, seen elsewhere but it belongs here too.

'96ish Phoenix with WTB RM-2 bars (and yeah I know I need to lower the levers)

Beautiful bike. I need a B52 like yours....

 

[-Anomie-]

I got lucky on that, I just happened to walk into Pacific Coast Cycles right after Chuck got that B-52 from another customer. He offered, I bought without even thinking about it, since that's the only one I've ever found for sale. I'll let you know if he gets another one, PCC is kind of a magnet for stuff like that.

 

[RFC]

Great thread.

As soon as I post 6 more times I can show you my 88 Fisher Procaliber SS with drops.

 

[RFC]

OK, now I can post it. 88 Fisher Procaliber now SS path and trail bomber.

 

[CS2]

OK, now I can post it. 88 Fisher Procaliber now SS path and trail bomber.

Absolutely beautiful bike. Man, that is a long stem though. How big is it?

 

[RFC]

Absolutely beautiful bike. Man, that is a long stem though. How big is it?

Yes, it is one damn long stem -- 150mm