tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post2828996423151060297..comments2024-02-13T10:35:04.139-05:00Comments on SPRFLS: Tiding The StemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-4176615845619601622008-06-20T19:26:00.000-04:002008-06-20T19:26:00.000-04:00Although it seems factual accuracy isn't always re...Although it seems factual accuracy isn't always regarded as being 100% necessary in some of these blogs, I'd still like to point out that the Fly stems come in the same lengths as the Mosca and Malaga did before (45mm and 53mm). That's assuming you refered to them being 'shorter' in terms of reach, not just the fact the faceplate isn't as deep as on the older (and indeed awesome) models.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-57573946673857680332008-06-17T14:04:00.000-04:002008-06-17T14:04:00.000-04:00The MacNeil stem reminds me of this - http://www....The MacNeil stem reminds me of this - http://www.wakinupwiththewolf.com/img/images/214_toe104.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-77471512281666230752008-06-12T22:07:00.000-04:002008-06-12T22:07:00.000-04:00I have an animal topload stem from a long time ago...I have an animal topload stem from a long time ago and still run it, I dig it.<BR/><BR/>I did have to get a new bolt for it and I went to a local shop and they only had hollow bolts and I damn near shit. I compared the two and and spit. <BR/>The spit was more weight savings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-89820999146320961072008-06-12T14:56:00.000-04:002008-06-12T14:56:00.000-04:00You can't comprehend with a drop stem your bars ar...You can't comprehend with a drop stem your bars are pulling from a different location than a top load? The height of your grip area might be the same, but the bottom of your bars ARE in a different location. Also, if you can't wrap your head around the concept of how different size bars "feel", well, different, you're a fool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-74916582487675297132008-06-12T12:21:00.000-04:002008-06-12T12:21:00.000-04:00i run the front load, tall bar (is 7.75 tall?), an...i run the front load, tall bar (is 7.75 tall?), and spacers set-up. i don't like to cut my forks and i don't have a top load because i don't like tightening the bolts inside the box of the bars. fronts let me turn allen keys worry free.<BR/><BR/>function over fashion. ease of adjustability is a function right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-28304667385283896802008-06-12T10:58:00.000-04:002008-06-12T10:58:00.000-04:00i like the split cap design, too and although i di...i like the split cap design, too and although i didn't follow the link you've provided i can only imagine that it goes to a picture of the Mongoose Gold stem from the late 70's. i'm running the S&M Race XLT and, like Stephen, prefer dinner plates...hhmmm, is there some sort of psychological tie between the two?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-68333322857166882532008-06-12T07:59:00.000-04:002008-06-12T07:59:00.000-04:00Those short bolts actually make me a little bit an...Those short bolts actually make me a little bit angry. <BR/>And I can't wait to see videos/pictures of someone mashing their face into something when the macniel gives way.ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876864138291972077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-54471601375960797422008-06-12T02:58:00.000-04:002008-06-12T02:58:00.000-04:00my problem with that macneil stem is that there's ...my problem with that macneil stem is that there's no place to hide your weed.of course, canadians don't need to worry about that problem as much though, so i think i get where they're coming fromAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-19625650736525053632008-06-12T00:52:00.000-04:002008-06-12T00:52:00.000-04:00I think the point he's getting at is why are you e...I think the point he's getting at is why are you even running the drop stem if you are going for height?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634965595428261031.post-28122649421215471842008-06-12T00:20:00.000-04:002008-06-12T00:20:00.000-04:00I run spacers with my front load drop stem and hig...I run spacers with my front load drop stem and high bars so I don't have to cut down my steerer tube. Would have to run at least one for frame clearance anways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com