Timeline for Slipping handle bar, how to torque safely
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| Nov 23, 2023 at 2:45 | vote | accept | Superman.Lopez | ||
| Jun 4, 2023 at 1:52 | comment | added | Superman.Lopez | Thanks @Criggie. In that case: would you recommend inserting a soda can shim of which the length is as wide as the stem and maybe 1cm in width? Or what size did you have in mind? | |
| Jun 2, 2023 at 11:56 | comment | added | Criggie♦ | @Superman.Lopez "shim" was a descriptive word - you're not trying to fill space, you're trying to add friction. There are other more-brutal solutions but I'd think twice before applying them to my own bike, let along recommending to someone remotely, like the nail insert, or subtly-deforming the clamped section. I'd absolutely NOT drill and bolt anything no matter how tempting. | |
| Jun 2, 2023 at 4:26 | comment | added | Superman.Lopez | "Add shim or sandpaper" I was hesitant about this, as the bar and stem did measure to the correct size and I am not sure what the tolerances to keep it safe (0.1mm??). Perhaps after removing some of the paint it's even needed to have a shim. | |
| Jun 2, 2023 at 4:24 | comment | added | Superman.Lopez | "Clean the interfaces" I will try this first. The inside of the stem is indeed also painted. I'll try to sandpaper this, at minimum to rough the top coat. Perhaps remove the paint in the grooves with a utility knife. | |
| Jun 2, 2023 at 4:22 | comment | added | Superman.Lopez | Thanks for the suggestions! I'll address some in the comments. "More pressure", this is indeed what I'd like to try but not sure how far I can go to stay within reason. Hence the question (I put in bold now to clarify). If 12nM is considered safe, I suspect it will do the trick. | |
| Jun 2, 2023 at 4:18 | history | answered | Criggie♦ | CC BY-SA 4.0 |