Cinelli 1R

[Simplex]

Hi,

I'm hoping to resurrect this stem that I took off years ago as it would not clamp securely. The clamp screw is damaged ( probably from me overdoing it ) and the "clampy bit" :roll: on the left is worn smooth from the bars rotating. Is there a known fix for this stem as it is too pretty to throw away ?

thanks, Alex

 

[njgoldby]

Good luck.

If it all goes wrong I would love the little black plastic cinelli logo, as I lost mine.

 

[Elev12k]

Personally I am not a big fan of the 1R stem, but they sure offer pleasing aesthtics. I've spotted several were the quite light inside clamping bit was probably overtighted and had cracked. Currently I have 2 in use though. One on a bike I never ride and the other on a bike that sees quite a lot miles, the Alan. It is holding quite well on that bike - fortunately

 

[Simplex]

I'm thinking of adding some MIG wire or maybe something thicker like spoke wire. Has anyone tried this ? Or how about drilling holes and using small BBs ?

 

[Tel]

Not sure about the BB idea. I'd perhaps try something rubbery on it like self amalgamating tape as this will grip it.

 

[Elev12k]

Or for example use Loctite 668 for cylindric fittings

Wouldn't choose for it myself, but only trying to help finding an acceptable solution

 

[seaneee]

the problem is that if that thing slips while you are riding, you are in for a world of hurt. I would suggest replacing the whole hardware with new if you wanna use it. They pop up on ebay from time to time, but you might be better off finding a new 1r.

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