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  • @Breso - did you need anything special to put a normal stem on your 695? Any need for something to cover the junction between the stem and the top of the headset?
    Cheers

  • Nope, despite some advise not to use a normal stem (guys at Bespoke told me my steerer will eventually explode), Look doesn't clearly state it anywhere, and I've seen pros and few people doing it so why not as the max -9degrees of the C-stem are not enough for me.
    I inspect the steerer often to see if there is any sign of stress, but after 6 months it's all good.
    As for the headset, it's mostly covered by the adjusting cup, I just make sure to keep it clean and service the HS now and then.
    I covered the steerer hole with an expander bung tight enough not to rattle (without top cap), put some grease on the thread and put a screw in.

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