Mechanics and Fixing Any Questions Answered

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pjay in reply to @edscoble

It’s normal, take a bit of careful wiggling to get it out.

Thanks, Ed. Seem to be differing views on this. If the stem is stiff on the steerer with the bolts undone how do you adjust the bearings with the top cap?

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gbj_tester in reply to @pjay

If the stem is stiff on the steerer with the bolts undone how do you adjust the bearings with the top cap?

The preload screw can generate more than enough force to move a stem if all that's holding it up is friction generated by the spring back of the open loop of the stem.

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