3 best Headshok stem replacements
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In this video I’m going to delve into the specifications of the Headshok stem, and how to find a proper alternative if you’re looking for one. Like I am.
I have two Cannondales with a Headshok stem. A Cannondale Killer V from 1998 and a Cannondale Super V from 1994. I’m at least looking to replace the 15cm.
Headshok stem for the Killer V and might also opt for a different one for the Super V. So what should I be looking for? That’s what we’re going to find out.
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I'm looking at a company called Woodman that has Cannondale specific stems. Says they're discontinued but some show still available on their website.
Kalloy Uno made them in the 90's. I the viper head model that Profile modded with a 30-35 degree drop and painted red to match the team designed CAD3 xc team frame that came in naked at 1400 grams: pretty good considering they weren't using any special alloys and the welds were massive. Even so those bikes came in at 23 lbs race ready. On Fat Tire Fotos there are lots of pics of Alison Sydor back then when she ruled the trails. She has a red cnc looking stem that is snugged in the middle; not touching the top bearing or the top of steel tube. Don't know what kind, and it only shows up a few times like the carbon legged Fatty fork.
I just used ebay to source an 80mm stem for a new cannondale slate that comes with a lefty. I think it cost about US$45.
You have to be careful. The lefty Oliver steerer is 1.5 inches, so a regular headshok stem would not fit.
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Thanks for the video! At minute 4:35 you show the new Reverse stem installed without any spacers. Is it okay to ride it like this or do there need to be spacers?
A headshok steerer tube has a 1.56 inch diameter. You'll need the spacer for a 1.5 inch steerer tube. E.g. I didn't need the spacer.
@@restorationdotbike thanks for the reply! Okay that means on headshok steerer tubes with 1.56 inch diameter spacers are not necessary. And it would be possible/safe to ride the bike at 4:35 exactly like it is shown? I am asking because I have a headshok steerer tube with 1.56 inches on my old cannondale and just installed a shorter stem, which is also less high than the old stem and I was wondering if I can ride it like that or if I need spacers (which are hard to find for 1.56 inch diameter).
@@torbens1246 I would add a spacer or upper bearing seal to cover the upper headset and to prevent it from sliding out of the headtube. If no spacer is available, just slide the stem down.
Hope did them...i had one on my scalpel.
Kore made them also 😉