I did some searching but didn't seem to find exactly the answer I need. I have a road frame from Nashbar (yes, I know, it sucks) and a 1" threadless Kestrel fork. Me mum got me some parts for my birfday but the stem is the wrong size (Truvativ TEAM OS....damn that thing is pretty) I have been told by one very reputable bike shop here in Austin (university cyclery, for those that know) that shimming is OK and there is nothing to worry about. Another equally reputable shop (Bicycle Sport shop) said that under no circumstances would they recommend shimming for bars or stem. I asked the latter if I just weld a shim onto the steerer, would it be ok, because he had not seen it done, he declined to comment but reiterated that it is policy to specifically recommend against it. Key point here, the folks saying not to do even began to try to sell me anything and we talked for a while about it.
The fact that there was no hard or soft sell, just a straight recommendation suggests that there may be something to it.
My dilema is this. I need to get a stem, but I have been told because it is threadless I cannot use a quill type and all of my searching for a good looking (yes, I am allowing aethetics to come into play in my decision) and well built stem has turned up zilch in the way of a high end (high end for this purpose equals about $50-$80 internet prices) except for easton, and quite frankly they look anemic at best.
1) Does truvative or FSA actually make a stem for a 1" steerer (I am willing to swap my 26mm Modolo bars for almost any 31.8, thats not a big deal)? If so, can you rpovide a link, cause this google god is being shut down in every search.
2) Is a 1" steerer old tech for a reason? Is it more prone to stress cracking or failure (I'm a big boy, 6'5" or so, 270#). My talks with Kestrel seemed to reassure me the fork can totally take it (with the obvious exception of some crash event or massive undue stress). Should I have gotten something with a 1 1/8" (doesn't really matter cause I can no longer return the fork or frame)?
3) Can I safely use a shim or the steerer or bars? Should I weld the shim on?
4) Is a 6degree rise going to be what I need.
5) lastly, if i am stuck with the 1" steerer, what is the best way to go (pls provide link if possible or at least tell me where to find it, ie, perf bike, nashbar, other) for a stem?
I am sorry if this a bunch of n00bie **** that ppl are sick of hearing, I know it gets old on the automotive sites I'm on, but I did try to search and did a lot of reading but qwasn't finding situations/questions similar enough as to be relavent.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer.
The fact that there was no hard or soft sell, just a straight recommendation suggests that there may be something to it.
My dilema is this. I need to get a stem, but I have been told because it is threadless I cannot use a quill type and all of my searching for a good looking (yes, I am allowing aethetics to come into play in my decision) and well built stem has turned up zilch in the way of a high end (high end for this purpose equals about $50-$80 internet prices) except for easton, and quite frankly they look anemic at best.
1) Does truvative or FSA actually make a stem for a 1" steerer (I am willing to swap my 26mm Modolo bars for almost any 31.8, thats not a big deal)? If so, can you rpovide a link, cause this google god is being shut down in every search.
2) Is a 1" steerer old tech for a reason? Is it more prone to stress cracking or failure (I'm a big boy, 6'5" or so, 270#). My talks with Kestrel seemed to reassure me the fork can totally take it (with the obvious exception of some crash event or massive undue stress). Should I have gotten something with a 1 1/8" (doesn't really matter cause I can no longer return the fork or frame)?
3) Can I safely use a shim or the steerer or bars? Should I weld the shim on?
4) Is a 6degree rise going to be what I need.
5) lastly, if i am stuck with the 1" steerer, what is the best way to go (pls provide link if possible or at least tell me where to find it, ie, perf bike, nashbar, other) for a stem?
I am sorry if this a bunch of n00bie **** that ppl are sick of hearing, I know it gets old on the automotive sites I'm on, but I did try to search and did a lot of reading but qwasn't finding situations/questions similar enough as to be relavent.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer.