1" ahead stem?

[gump]

when you clamp up tight, grab the wheel between your legs and wrench the bars as hard as you can. Was always my test of quill stems See no reason why it wouldn't work the same.

 

[BoyBurning]

I used a shim on the Pace for years with no problems whatsoever. Only changed when I managed to source a scarce 1" zooka which made the bike more 'pure' in my opinion. Had nothing to do with any safety issues or the like. Shims are fine an dandy and open a lot more (and cheaper often) options.

 

[BoyBurning]

Also, as an aside, seat posts have been shimmed by many companies for donkeys and don't tend to fail due to the shim...

 

[pieboy25]

Have a 1" steerer and I have recently purchased a shim to allow a 1 1/8" stem to be fitted, however the stem cap that is currently on there actually fits inside the stem! This will be where the danger comes in!

I need to get a new stem cap before I would feel safe riding this. Am I right in assuming that both 1" and 1 1/8" stem caps use the sames size bolt?

What about Hope Head Doctors, do they fit both 1" and 1 1/8" steerers?

Thanks

 

[stevet1]

I doubt you'd fit a hed doctor in a 1" Steerer, they are a tight fit on some (albeit thick walled aluminium) 1 1/8 steerers.

 

[messiah]

Am I right in assuming that both 1" and 1 1/8" stem caps use the sames size bolt?

Yes, all you need is a stem cap.

Many of us probably have some kicking about, but they are far from expensive unless you want/need a Chris King or some other fancy custom job.