I: [CR]Further Cinelli stem question: X/A vs. 1R

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From: "The Maaslands" <TheMaaslands@comcast.net>
Subject: I: [CR]Further Cinelli stem question: X/A vs. 1R
To: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 17:54:08 -0500

Marc wrote:

The XA did away with the "sliding wedge" of the 1R, so slippage was no longer a problem, that I know of. I do ride an XA. Creaking was still a problem with Cinelli, but wasn't because of the stem, but rather the bar. Cinelli bars that incorporate a reinforced center sleeve are subject to creaking, not matter what year they were produced. Bulged centers is a much better idea............ala 3ttt. I agree.......for a rider, the XA is huge improvement over the 1R, but nothing is more elegant than the lines of the 1R. Just my personal opinions.

I agree fully with this position and when you lather the 1R internally in grease, the slippage problem has never seemed to be a problem to me. Creaking also can be overcome with penetrating lubrication, even where the sleeve is at fault. My only worry with the 1R is the alloy bolt. After sitting for a long time and drying in place, it makes frightening noises when you do move it.

Steven Maasland Moorestown, NJ

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