Alpinestars T26 Headset
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alpinestar_sg
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Need help here too. I'm trying to change the stem of my T26 to a standard stem but found out that the one on T26 is very tiny. Can't fit a standard stem. How? Anyone help needed. Preferbaly with pics. Thanks.
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How do you mean to tiny? have you got a set of vernier calipers to measure the size?
alpinestar_sg
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Yes. Measured diameter is 22mm. Btw, do you own a T26 and have changed the stem to standard ones without changing tge original fork? Really need help, if with pics of modifications will be greatly appreaciated. Thnks.
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Sure its not 22.2mm this is standard 1". Presume its on a threaded headset which means you would be looking for a 1"quill stem.
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Thnks mate for the guide. Guess I'll have to post a pic then hopefully I will be enlighten.
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hi,
I just measured the fork tube. It's Internal Diameter is 16.5mm. External diameter is 22.2mm. Anyone out there ever tried changing the original stem without changing the fork? What type of stem do you guys recommend then? I've been told by my LBS that there're no stem available that can fit into the small ID.
Let's say if I do have to change the fork, must I too change the head set (bearing and all)? I do hope someone can direct me to the right directions (with pics). Thank you once again. Cheers.
http://classic-2-wheelers.blogspot.com/
I just measured the fork tube. It's Internal Diameter is 16.5mm. External diameter is 22.2mm. Anyone out there ever tried changing the original stem without changing the fork? What type of stem do you guys recommend then? I've been told by my LBS that there're no stem available that can fit into the small ID.
Let's say if I do have to change the fork, must I too change the head set (bearing and all)? I do hope someone can direct me to the right directions (with pics). Thank you once again. Cheers.
http://classic-2-wheelers.blogspot.com/
So it looks like a threaded fork with a bit left over to clamp an Ahead type stem to, is that correct?
If it is, why not shim the top of the steerer with something like this,
http://www.fixedgearfrenzy.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=358¤cy=GBP
There's plenty of others around.
I'll admit to being confused over whether 1" is 25.4mm (which it really is), or 22.2mm in bike terms. But even if the shims internal diameter is 25.4 you could just widen the slot if necessary.
That would open up the whole range of Ahead stems. The only problem then is how you're going to route your front brake cable.
If I have misunderstood then
If it is, why not shim the top of the steerer with something like this,
http://www.fixedgearfrenzy.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=358¤cy=GBP
There's plenty of others around.
I'll admit to being confused over whether 1" is 25.4mm (which it really is), or 22.2mm in bike terms. But even if the shims internal diameter is 25.4 you could just widen the slot if necessary.
That would open up the whole range of Ahead stems. The only problem then is how you're going to route your front brake cable.
If I have misunderstood then
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Hi johnboy, thnks for the input! Suddenly, you've helped to solve my problem! I've never thought of using shims....as for the cable routing, that shld not be a problem. I'll post pics once I'm done.
Suddenly, you've helped to solve my problem! I've never thought of using shims....as for the cable routing, that shld not be a problem. I'll post pics once I'm done. 
