Anthony
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Reged: 05/18/05
Posts: 7
Loc: California
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Hi.
I recently purchased a Calfee Dragonfly & built it up using an Alpha Sub Q 3 fork that I had on a Kestrel.
Unfortunately the steerer tube is somewhat short in the Calfee & so my fork doesn't go through the entire stem (it's about 1/4 inch off). (Surprisingly the Kestrel allowed for a spacer).
My bike shop built the bike & said it's on the edge of what he would consider workable.
I use a Ritchey stem and have recently purchased a 3TTT stem because it has a lower stack height.
I'm considering a 'shorter' headset than my Chris King.
The shortest I've found is Rudelli's:
Misura 1"
Code: Cod. 02.01.220
Useful working height: 30,5 mm (ridotto)
Material: Avional
Weight: 98g
Technical notes: Internal self-locking nut, patented “Misura” system, with tapered ringnut, which when tightened inside the cap, reduces the working height and guarantees more secure tightening, also with Magnetic Control System.
Of course I can't find anyone in the US that sells this.
Should I be bothered by the 1/4 issue? I don't weight much & haven't had issues so far, but in the back of my mind is the thought.
Thanks.
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dfcas
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Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 136
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I assume this is a threadless setup,and these comments refer to threadless.
Since the steerer needs to be 3-4mm below ther top of the stem (or spacer) anyway,maybe you can find a stem with less stack height.Failing that.Stein makes a stem facer that is designed to square the stem.If you can remove 2-3 mm's total of both sides from the stem,it should be fine.I doubt that many bike shops have this tool,tho.
You are on the right track,considering both the headset and the stem.It sounds like you only need 2-3mm's.
dan
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