Do you need spacers under stem?
the headset and stem dont have friction. the spin together. the headset spins in the frame. so there is no difference between spacers under the stem, or none at all.
What do handlebar spacers do?
Put simply, headset spacers enable you to easily adjust the height of your handlebars, which is an essential element of bike fit for BMX, MTB and road riders. In the particular case of the latter (road cycling), the correct bar height is key for comfort and performance.
Can you use 2 spacers?
They are bolted to the existing studs with the provided lug nuts and then using the stock lug nuts to secure the wheel on the new studs pressed into the spacer. This ensures you can fully engage the lug nuts. In a word, using 2-inch wheel spacers is safe, but it requires a few precautions.
Do you put spacer on top of steerer tube?
When dealing with a carbon steerer tube, it is critical to have the steerer tube go all the way through the stem, in order to reduce stress on the end of the steerer tube. It is then necessary to have a spacer on top of the stem. Proper carbon steerer tube setup with spacer on top of stem Apply grease to the top cap bolt and install the top cap.
How are stem installed on a steerer tube?
Stems can be installed in an up or down position to adjust the bar height without changing spacer orientation. This is often referred to as positive and negative rise. When making drastic changes to the angle or length of the stem, changes to housing length may be required. Stems are usually accompanied on the steerer tube by spacers.
Do you need spacer for bike headset stack?
We also show, in fine detail, how to fine tune the stack height with an original headset design (R520A) from First Components lab—no spacer required, or optional at the very least! Jump to that section here. First of all let’s get a clearer understanding of the intimate relationship amongst a bike’s handlebars, stem and spacers.
Where do you place the stem on a headset?
The stem or spacers should be slightly above the top of the steerer tube (approximately 3mm). If they are flush with or below the steerer tube, headset adjustment will be impossible. Acquire additional or differently-sized spacers to reach the appropriate height.