Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 16:46:27 GMT
I'm fairly sure i know what it means, but why do people do it? Is it purely for aesthetics or is there a practical reason for it? Has anyone on here done it?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 16:58:22 GMT
Removing all the spacers. Tried it and didn't like it.
It's meant to look cool and I suppose there's an argument that it'd get you lower and therefore more aero but mainly the former.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 18:33:56 GMT
Sound mate, to be honest i think it looks kinda cool but if it alters your angles it may well result in backache!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 18:40:26 GMT
Sound mate, to be honest i think it looks kinda cool but if it alters your angles it may well result in backache! I agree that it does look cool, and now that my lower back is more used to the road bike position I may give it another try but my position is pretty good right now.
|
|
|
Post by tribe5a on Sept 13, 2013 18:45:00 GMT
You need to do it in stages.
Ie remove one spacer, ride as usual, and later remove another spacer, and so on.
This way your body gets a chance to gradually get used to the set up.
And yes, it does make the bike look nicer!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 19:10:00 GMT
I still haven't figured out my proper sizes yet still playing about with them, one thing i've learned on here is it's not the same formula for everyone just need to keep fiddling!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 20:18:32 GMT
Some people do it just because it makes the bike look nicer, but it depends on the position you want/are able to achieve.
If you want something comfortable for long distances then you'll probably want to keep all the spacers in. If you want to get low and more aero/a more racing position then slamming the stem can help.
The height of where the stem is clamped is just another option we have in adjusting our position on the bike. Ofc if you want to slam the stem it won't look as cool unless you also cut the excess off the headset tube (steerer? I don't know the names of every part, the bit the stem attaches to but not the bars)
|
|
|
Post by zoltansocrates on Sept 13, 2013 20:31:41 GMT
dunno harley, a 5mm spacer above the stem looks uber cool, id be 5hit scared cutting the steerer tube tho
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 20:34:19 GMT
dunno harley, a 5mm spacer above the stem looks uber cool, id be 5hit scared cutting the steerer tube tho Yeah wouldn't allow you to revert back so you'd have to be pretty sure. Something I'd leave to a LBS to make sure it's done right, cutting bits off the bike would be a hard thing to do.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 21:36:33 GMT
I kinda fancy doing it but i doubt i will in the end, just looks good. Need me some blue tyres first then take it from there.
|
|
|
Post by zoltansocrates on Sept 13, 2013 21:42:04 GMT
I kinda fancy doing it but i doubt i will in the end, just looks good. Need me some blue tyres first then take it from there. pair of michelin dynamic sports 20 quid in decca, whats that? the price of 4 pints? i wouldnt know, i last bought a pint in 2006, i think it cost two groats and a speckled henling or something, sure it was about two fiddy, cannae mind, ranting, tyres, 20 quid, decca - pair of, bargain, done
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 21:45:36 GMT
Aye payday purchase it is, just seen there decathlon finally got up to speed and got a mobile version of their site. Finally!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 9:34:31 GMT
I kinda fancy doing it but i doubt i will in the end, just looks good. Need me some blue tyres first then take it from there. pair of michelin dynamic sports 20 quid in decca, whats that? the price of 4 pints? i wouldnt know, i last bought a pint in 2006, i think it cost two groats and a speckled henling or something, sure it was about two fiddy, cannae mind, ranting, tyres, 20 quid, decca - pair of, bargain, done lol, what're you smoking man?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 18:07:49 GMT
I did the steerer tube cutting and slamming at home. (Bike shop wanted Β£20 to do it). I did it because I had tried it out slammed and found it comfier with my new stem but didn't like the giant stack above the stem. It also looks really cool but the 'definitely' played no part in my decision. Do in it is easy. Just make sure to measure again and again and again, it was the most nervous I have been working on my bike. Here is a pic after it was slammed. imgur.com/oDlIVHE
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 18:11:01 GMT
dunno harley, a 5mm spacer above the stem looks uber cool, id be 5hit scared cutting the steerer tube tho Yeah wouldn't allow you to revert back so you'd have to be pretty sure. Something I'd leave to a LBS to make sure it's done right, cutting bits off the bike would be a hard thing to do. I used the old stem I had as a cutting guide and a new hacksaw blade. Cut of 30mm and filed the edges. No problems at all. I would recommend cycling for a few weeks with it slammed before you cut the tube just in case it hurts your back etc. It sometimes takes a while for you to notice the discomfort if there is any.
|
|