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Pages: 1 dRjOn new member Reged: 08/13/04 Posts: 1 ti seven stem #3899 - 08/13/04 09:48 AM (62.6.139.12) Edit Reply Quote aloha. just popped a seven ti stem on my verve singlespeed. the steerer clamp bolts seem to crack and ping a fair old bit as you approach correct torque setting of 55 in/lbs. any one had any seizure issues? im using thick grease... cheers, jon Post Extras: Lon sage Reged: 12/20/03 Posts: 595 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA Re: ti seven stem [Re: dRjOn] #3918 - 08/16/04 12:40 PM (198.45.18.20) Edit Reply Quote Ti requires anti-seize not grease or it will seize. Post Extras: Dave_Thompson prophet Reged: 12/19/03 Posts: 717 Loc: Spokane, Washington Re: ti seven stem [Re: dRjOn] #3954 - 08/22/04 04:20 AM (24.17.236.162) Edit Reply Quote I use a Seven Ti stem on my Ottrott and it used to pop and ping under strain, such as climbing efforts. I greased the clamp threads, wrapped the bolts with teflon tape (much like I do with bottom brackets) then re-installed and torqued the bolts. Presto, no more pops and pings! -------------------- Steel lover, but then I like Ti with carbon too. Licensed bike geek. Post Extras: Pages: 1

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