Where is the stem riser installed? In place of the headset? I think the stem on the Zike is the part with the faceplate clamped around the handlebars.
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The stem riser is installed in the spot where the handle bars connect to the bike frame. It's very simple to do. Pop the cap off the top of the center bar between the handle bars, unscrew the center screw holding it in place, loosen the clamp securing the bars in position, remove bars. Insert the riser, replace the handle bars, screw down into the riser, then tighten the clamp being sure you've lined up the bars properly. Honestly, realigning the bars was the hardest part for me cause I was working by myself.
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I would call Brian DeHate at TrailTech....his phone is 360 687 4530. His email is Brian@TrailTech.Net. He was really great to deal with when my kickstand broke...all I had to do was send him a picture of the broken one, and in two days I received a brand new one! They stand behind their products. If I had it to do over,I would drop the cash for the billet one, as the 5003 that just bolts on the original mount, still uses the original shiatty mount! The kickstand is the only thing that KTM didn't get right. Hope that helps. Shawn
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John,the STS model you are already sitting straighter.Why would you want to put risers on it?I don't believe there was any changes to the handle bars in size. It's just how high they sit.I do believe there would not be any problem with fit.Have fun riding!
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Dear Billy, In reviewing your request I found that the Stem Extender is not included. I found the information on the installation instruction is only the handles. The link to the manufacture installation is http://s7d1.scene7.com/is/content/Pfister/29458-0200.
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Well, seeing as your bike is threadless, if you wanted to do a real conversion, and have a full threadless setup, you'd need new forks, a new headset, and a stem. Those things get very expensive, very fast, and have little benefeit. So stick with one of these, just not this one. :)
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this is not a zero stack headset and does not come with spacers. Have no idea what kind of fork, bike stem you have so I don't know if it will work. You may want to try your LBS.
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In my case, the stock Cannondale stem was removed along with 10 mm worth of spacers to accomodate the new Avenir stem, which measures 45mm - a perfect fit. They have a cautionary note that states that you need to be sure you've got 45mm to work with, either current stem sleeve height or with spacers combined. Thus, your fork steerer tube needs to extend at least 45mm. As far as bar height, you're dealing with differences in angle and stem length. I'm quite happy with the rise on my handlebar.
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Jay F. I used the stem mount that came with my Topeka ride case but Iam pretty sure there was a bar mount in the packaging also. I love this case I've actually had one crash with the case on my bike and there was no damage to the phone and it didn't even come loose. On the down side some time later I droped the phone and cracked the back glass. I didn't even notice it until I removed the case several days later. I've had the case for two years now and it's been a great addition to my bike
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It comes with a mount that can either be mounted on the handlebars or on the headset. Easily installed and removed. No tools required. No obstruction while riding and easily visible.
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Not sure but I put it on my mountain bike and after 2 rides the bearings were toast and I had to buy a whole new headset, it's decent for 10 bucks of you're not doing hardcore stuff I guess, but the crown race that came with it was too big for some reason
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The stem is the distance between the two mounts. If you have the current bike fit perfectly for you the raised position will give a more comfortable ride. However, a stem too short Mayake you bend your back or arms more than what is comfortable. While unlikely a stem too long will make you ride with arms too stretched for comfort.
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Agree with Jeff, The derrailleur / shifter cable was included but no brake cable or housings. New product packaging may have changed since then as it 's been awhile. I 'd plan on having the brake pieces available if your doing the installation yourself. If not, Your local bike shop will sort it out for you. Hope that helps. Mike
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Actually, I swapped out a set of mountain bike handlebars for this unit. To answer your question, if the stem of the gooseneck is fully inserted into the frame column, it probably won't be an issue. Because I wanted a higher profile, I raised my gooseneck an inch or two - which made the right brake cable a bit tight on right turns. To compensate, I made a quick fix by taking my finger and just looping the brake cable to the right side of the gooseneck. The other shift and left brake cables didn't require any compensation at all - worked just fine.
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I use the SMH10 which uses similar ear speakers and mic. My bike is a softail standard with windshield. A lot of wind noise is more the issue then the loud pipes. My best results are obtained with a helmet that has a face shield. With that setup all functions were significantly better then usable. With the face shield up on the helmet then wind noise became the issue at hwy speeds.
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not anymore. I complained to the seller and they sent me the upgraded shimano shifters that vilano.com shows, and also a cheap adjustable stem that was put together soo tight that no tool could loosen it to adjust the height.
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I had to remove a 5mm spacer to get it to fit properly. That is the same as the 490 degree Bontrager stem which I suspect is made by the same place. Having to drop the stem this additional 5mm somewhat negates the additional rise, but not completely.
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Yes, thread less. A little heavy, but bomb-proof. When you consider the headset takes the abuse for the whole front end as well as provides the only real control you have (braking being the exception), a beefy headset is more important than a few grams of weight saved. If you are a competition racer, you probably aren't doing your own mechanical work anyway so get this part. It could be the only piece of the bike that is under-appreciated, and the last part to survive a bike meltdown. I'm super happy with the Hammer and I can feel the difference it makes in handling.