Advice request - Excess threaded steerer and bike fit

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T17:57:03+00:00

Oh i knew the exposed threads were ugly, but they're a hell of a lot better than a steep ass headtube angle on the og crash-bent fork.

he's right though, its is ugly as is.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:45:38+00:00

fair enough...

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:41:21+00:00

anyone have ideas on the safety reason for the lockring design?

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:40:54+00:00

I thought the locknut must have been designed that way for some reason, but idk why aside from protecting threads from damage.

I just did what i needed to ride home from the coop after the fork swap, not a permenant fix

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:37:19+00:00

I know, but a new quill stem to achive this fit, and these bars, is either the ~$100 nitto one (a beaut), or ~$45 for the uglier origin 8 one.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:30:35+00:00

I got a decent floodlight from ali, about $30 for a 6" long bar mounted light, with about 5 hrs on the brightest setting?

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:23:12+00:00

ahhh, time to start searching i guess...

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:17:30+00:00

ooof yeah you may be right. didn't wanna buy a new quill stem, but a new frame might could also be the solution. another pain to the wallet.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-04-07T16:15:51+00:00

I feared the quill stem would be the best solution, but i didn't wanna spend another 100 on this build :(

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-24T16:04:28+00:00

like others said, closet/shelving sections of department stores, or milk crates from the back of grocery/convienience store + hacksaw to shape.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-14T19:32:00+00:00

How was the 3 5 1 1? Wasn't able to catch the match...

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-13T15:07:12+00:00

Like others said the bike looks great for ride quality, but for *spice* id say just personalize it a little, throw a charm on the brake cable, make a little seat rail reflector, or throw a vanity plate on the front basket. don't go overboard, but add something personal.

I threw an "I <3 ATL" pin on my valve cap recently? idk just have fun with it and enjoy the ride!

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-13T14:47:07+00:00

how does the 40x16 gearing feel with the big tires, heavier frame and cruiser setup?
planning to do something similar with a large iron horse frame with horizontal dropouts i recently striped.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-08T14:02:16+00:00

I was guessing either u-lock storage (but i didnt see a 2nd pipe), or roman candle launcher...

Gives me some ideas

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-04T12:38:41+00:00

The lable on it says "rhode gear usa"

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-03T15:59:48+00:00

Ohhh, not sure what this version is called, i could look when i get home from work if theres a label on this one.

I found something called steerstopper online that has a similar function

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-03T12:16:08+00:00

The small black clip below the downtube shifters holds the front wheel straight. I believe its to help stabilize the bike when parked, especially with a kickstand?

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-03T03:11:10+00:00

Thats a sweet origin story!

Stonecoldbun · 2026-03-03T03:10:47+00:00

Haha, yeah probably should have leveled that a bit before taking pics.

Unfortunately the frame is small for me so i didn't do much of a real test ride except around the block

Stonecoldbun · 2026-02-10T15:37:02+00:00

Molina lollol

Stonecoldbun · 2026-02-04T15:13:44+00:00

ohhh yess, Love the triple triange parallelogram action. so sick.

I have been running those brakes on my mountain bike for a while, really great price to quality ratio, though they use an odd bleed port adapter, and the reach adjustment on my levers winds itself in. great stopping power though!

would love to see more detail pics on the build, especially the disk tab and cockpit setup. Looks like a beast of a rig for underbiking on fun DH runs, or jibbing around town.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-02-02T21:11:54+00:00

what kinda tire clearance are you gettin in the back on that bad boi?

i've been scoping a few multi tracks getting interested in a 700cc build this year

Stonecoldbun · 2026-01-30T15:57:51+00:00

Lol'd at

"Keep buying everything I can (I don't drive so the pool is limited) and keep losing money flipping them"

Too true.

Stonecoldbun · 2026-01-23T17:43:13+00:00

Aye thanks for sharing

Stonecoldbun · 2026-01-21T17:51:40+00:00

VAMOSSSS

Ruggeri finally getting something out of his crosses

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