aidz
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Post by aidz on Jan 15, 2006 23:04:58 GMT 8
I'm planning to change my stem on my DH bike..what brand/type would you recommend? I saw "tioga cube" ok na ba 'to? how about "funn" stem? where could i get them and for how much? Thanks in advance!
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Post by Poseur on Jan 16, 2006 8:00:04 GMT 8
It would be nice if you would post your fork and steertube size... 1-1/8 right 'coz u're looking at Tioga cube. Maybe a preference on rise and reach also. i've never used them but i've always find them nice looking. ;D
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Post by >rocketman> on Jan 16, 2006 22:44:20 GMT 8
Funn (serial grippa) and tioga cube nasa P1k plus sa quiapo,
on my dh bike, gamit ko 50 mm Tioga cube, my 2nd one I craked the first one over tighten the bolts sa face plate, I like the stem kasi zero rise sya, I want my front/stack height low, also using low rise handle bar.
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Post by Poseur on Jan 17, 2006 3:29:07 GMT 8
^^ speaking like a true DH rider.
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aidz
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Post by aidz on Jan 17, 2006 7:22:07 GMT 8
rocketman,
between the two(funn and tioga) which do you recommend? and where exactly in quiapo? Thanks in advance!
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Post by >rocketman> on Jan 18, 2006 18:46:37 GMT 8
sa Kings, then check Cyclec art sir Aidz,
haggle mo price para may bawas. tioga cube, P1000 to 1200,
between tioga, and funn pareho sir aidz, my riding buddy is using the funn serial grippa k din sya,
tioga cube is lighter compared sa funn.
Im still eyeing a 50mm stainless thomson zero rise stem, konting ipon pa.
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biotrix
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Post by biotrix on Jan 18, 2006 23:26:27 GMT 8
tioga rules !!! ;D
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Post by Poseur on Jan 19, 2006 1:09:43 GMT 8
rocket: STAINLESS thomson? i'm pretty sure they only make aluminum stems. u meant silver anodized?
Tioga cube for 1000 is a pretty good price. u guys have it cheaper dyan!
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jeps
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Post by jeps on Jan 19, 2006 10:54:06 GMT 8
im using these 2 stems, serial grippa on my kona stab and tioga cube on giant ac you can buy 2 tioga for the cost of 1 funn both are ok naman
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Post by nightcrawler on Jan 19, 2006 11:37:02 GMT 8
you can buy 2 tioga for the cost of 1 funn both are ok naman I second that. Funn will also outlast 2 Tioga cube if you are hard on your bike. Its a bit heavy and overbuilt. But then again you would not like your handle stem breaking on you on a big drop. I don't know if this helps you out but Sam Hill and Gee Atherton uses Funn.
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jeps
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Post by jeps on Jan 19, 2006 13:07:39 GMT 8
you can buy 2 tioga for the cost of 1 funn both are ok naman I second that. Funn will also outlast 2 Tioga cube if you are hard on your bike. Its a bit heavy and overbuilt. But then again you would not like your handle stem breaking on you on a big drop. I don't know if this helps you out but Sam Hill and Gee Atherton uses Funn. Don't forget Peaty Funn sponsored din 8-)Timo Pritzel used the Cube naman on this Freezeride Rig ah ::)Never saw or heard a broken stem of either the two, so kahit saan panalo ka Dude Aidz
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Post by >rocketman> on Jan 19, 2006 15:21:18 GMT 8
peachy, thomson silver anodize pala, pero expensive
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Post by PT on Jan 25, 2006 20:40:19 GMT 8
i need a light dh stem ...what are my choices??
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Post by >rocketman> on Jan 26, 2006 1:58:07 GMT 8
easton (vice), pao magaan, handle bar and set post, pedals sama mo na rin. beware of japeks. (velocity cartimar original mahal pa rin)
tioga cube 286 stem, yung 50 mm 255g lang, light weight brad. (kings quiapo) P1K plus.
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Post by Poseur on Jan 26, 2006 2:38:47 GMT 8
rocketman... how are the fakes? can u tell JUST from looking at it?
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Post by >rocketman> on Jan 26, 2006 3:15:18 GMT 8
fake eastons ea50 handlebars are from taiwan, I dont know kung nagpagawa na sa taiwan ang easton?
i saw one sa cartimar but they are selling it cheap. so no harm to the buyer,
probelm is if they pass it as originals and sell it higher price
the easton logo and the centering marks scraps off easily.
I dont know pa sa quiapo, baka pagalitan ka ng tindera i you scratch the logo. hehehe
velocity at cartimar sells originals (expensive).
My 2nd hand ea70 monkey bar was bought by the first owner from this store, the bar has smooth surface sa grip area,and roughens na sa gitna na ng bar,
sa quiapo yung ea70 rough na yung buong surface ng bar, I dont know if is fake or narevise na yung design.
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Post by quiesledaddy on Jan 26, 2006 5:39:22 GMT 8
Easton parts are being made in Taiwan for a couple of years now
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Post by PT on Jan 26, 2006 9:03:37 GMT 8
ooooh .. whats the shortest easton vice?? im plannig to get an easton bar and stem ..i need a short stem .. im currently using kona DH primos (bars and stem) and man,they are heavy ..! is it ok to get one thats used?? para cheaper ..
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Post by >rocketman> on Jan 28, 2006 2:47:13 GMT 8
k, sir nono, thanks for the info, ngayon ko lang nalaman.
Pao dalawa size easton vice 60 mm yung mahaba 30 mm (not sure) yung shorty nila meron sa KING's quiapo, Velocity cartimar pasay.
K lang pao bumili 2nd hand, basta inspect mo maigi yung piyesa, look for micro cracks, scratches (stress risers) lalo na sa handle bars, mga dents kung critical ba o dehins.
Nasa pinas tayo, ako cannot afford ng brand new branded parts, abang ka ng 2nd/3rd hand from fellow dh riders. para maka save konti.
Almost all of my components, frame and fork are 2nd hand usually bought from,
posers (good buy ito kasi dehins laspag ginamit pang display lang),
mga retired dhers (nag XC , nag motor, nag scooter, nag badmintton, nag abroad,)
and seriously injured dhers <- joke lang.
Trixx bike shop has some used dh parts for sale kilala mo si Nilo di ba?
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Post by Poseur on Jan 28, 2006 3:05:58 GMT 8
Weight / Dia. 275 grams (25.4 mm) 290 grams (31.8 mm) Length 50, 65, and 80 mm Size 25.4 and 31.8 mm Rise +10° Color Black Features * Excellent torsional stiffness and strength * Unique forged-CNC design * Ultra strong
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Post by vertigo on Feb 8, 2006 6:44:08 GMT 8
hmmm...good info guys!
might get a tioga cube for the HT and a grippa for the FS if i have money ;D
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