Adjustable stem
These photos chronicle the making of an adjustable stem. Someone contacted me from another state wanting a stem to help him fit his tandem better. I thought I would make an adjustable stem so he could dial in the fit and send it back so I could measure and make a final version. Well, it's been a journey!
Since this will live it's life as a tool for fitting bikes, I didn't spend as much time on the finish work as I would a real stem that was going to live on a bike. The adjustable version is heavy, clunky and extreme. The real one will be elegant, sleek and strong.
Adjustable stem
These photos chronicle the making of an adjustable stem. Someone contacted me from another state wanting a stem to help him fit his tandem better. I thought I would make an adjustable stem so he could dial in the fit and send it back so I could measure and make a final version. Well, it's been a journey!
Since this will live it's life as a tool for fitting bikes, I didn't spend as much time on the finish work as I would a real stem that was going to live on a bike. The adjustable version is heavy, clunky and extreme. The real one will be elegant, sleek and strong.