I’m about to install this stem on my friends bike. I’m worrying about not getting enough torque though because it’s so deep in there. Any tips? Do I need a larger bolt?
by axherr
I’m about to install this stem on my friends bike. I’m worrying about not getting enough torque though because it’s so deep in there. Any tips? Do I need a larger bolt?
by axherr
5 Comments
A longer wrench, maybe T-shaped with a big plastic handle, is probably an option
Use a cheater on the allen key. I have a short length of seat stay cut from an old broken frame, just for that purpose.
A long shank hex bit socket looks like it would be long enough. 6″ of shaft length.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-3-8-in-Drive-x-6-mm-Long-Hex-Bit-Socket-SHB13406/310621417
You can always grab the allen key with pliers or a wrench.
That tool aint gunna work.
Ideally you need a long hex bit like the one in this set.
https://www.parktool.com/en-int/product/socket-and-bit-set-sbs-1-2