seaine Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi, I am having a problem the the forks and stem i have. it is a born stem and trialtech forks but no matter how much i tightening the stem they seem to move straight away when i ride, Any ideas on how to stop this ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Do you have enough headset spacers in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaine Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 i dont use any the top of the fork is about a1/4 inch from the top of the stem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 ano'd finish steerer causing it to slip? could try sanding it off see if it grips the bare metal better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 had this once,cut a piece out of an old beverage can and used it as a distance sleeve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaine Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 sweet i will try and sand it first then if that doesnt work i will try the can,cheers for the help lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 make sure you sand the edges of the sheet,could dig in the steerer otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaine Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 i tried the tin can and hung off the bolt but the fork is still not tight in there.i will try sanding it now and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 1/4 is a bit too much imo try taking a 5 mm spacer out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ruff both surfaces up with some sandpaper or a wire wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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