What have you done to your bike today?

Jeremy said:
It is. I was a little nervous about the hinge up top. But after installing it, it’s pretty solid.
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I ended up with this Bontrager Kovee Stem in my search for a 35mm clamp negative rise. Price was right at least.

Tim wanted me on a -25° stem as well but I wasn't super comfortable with such a drastic change in handling since I was on a 0° before. So far so good. Have a follow up with him soon so we'll see how the fit ended up. Feels comfortable at least.
 
Cassinonorth said:
I ended up with this Bontrager Kovee Stem in my search for a 35mm clamp negative rise. Price was right at least.

Tim wanted me on a -25° stem as well but I wasn't super comfortable with such a drastic change in handling since I was on a 0° before. So far so good. Have a follow up with him soon so we'll see how the fit ended up. Feels comfortable at least.
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Can you put sealant through this stem?
 
Juggernaut said:
Sooooo, now you got me curious. I’m assuming your usage is fairly typical and i know you’re within the normal rider size range (I.E. you’re not 6’6” 260lbs). So, the question is; about how many miles (or maybe it’s usage hours?) do these motors actually last?
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From what I’ve read, lots of damage is caused by pedal strikes due to a poor design. The stock bearings get damaged because they aren’t strong enough through these hits. Hopefully the upgraded bearings will help. Motors seem to last forever for some riders and others go through them constantly. I seem to be the latter.
 
Santapez said:
Can you put sealant through this stem?
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Yep, the bases I'm using are the same presta tubeless valves I was running so same unthread, syringe the sealant in and rethread done.

Steve Vai said:
Why not swap to a 31.8 bar to open up options?
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I don't feel like it essentially lol It was a $15 stem vs another $200+ for a 31.8 stem+handlebar. If Allied ever releases their Duet in more than -6° I'll probably jump on that.
 
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Finally installed my conti Magnotals
They measure 2.4 as advertised but look very narrow.
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I love the idea of NOT using traditional presta values, but unfortunately these don’t solve my issue. My problem is the clogging happens w/in the last centimeter of the stem itself. Either a flap forms blocking the rim side entrance or a mini stanimal just inside the stem regardless of which sealant used. Maybe one in ten times it’s the core that gets clogged. Even with the Silca lube trick.
 
JDurk said:
Sorry, didn't do any internet searching, do these work with regular CO2 inflator chucks? Same question for the new mini compressors?
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Yep, it's backwards compatible. Any presta head will work...the air will go in but you won't have accurate pressure readings unless you use a Clik head. I got a clik head that threaded right onto my mini inflator, works like a charm.
 
kramonut said:
Just saw Berm Peaks video on these... Think I'm gonna make the switch...I've had a lot of problems with prestas...
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SAME! Think imma order that case of 16 or whatever and hit all the bikes w/ spares leftover.

I'll get one of the adapters for my floor pump. Was considering adapters for my CO2 and mini pump, but figured that when out on the trail, I'm not stressing about the exact PSI, just get the tire inflated enough to get back to the lot.
 
Cassinonorth said:
Yep, it's backwards compatible. Any presta head will work...the air will go in but you won't have accurate pressure readings unless you use a Clik head. I got a clik head that threaded right onto my mini inflator, works like a charm.
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this may change my mind on converting, if i only have to convert a pump and a compressor head to inflate at home . . . hmmm
 
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