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olo · 26th November 2009

any thoughts/experiences with the shimano 600 / ultegra quill stem? I have never used one before (or the identical dura ace) but I am considering purchasing one to match my other shimano components -- just wondering if the hidden bolt system is reliable and if the stem is not likely to fail.

drøn · 27th November 2009

my dad has been using one for the last 15 years with no problems.
well except that as he gets older and less flexible the stem now is too long and low. which means - i'mageddit!

edit:
actually. what size allen key fits the hidden bolts?

Landslide · 27th November 2009

crofty · 27th November 2009

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Originally Posted by olo

any thoughts/experiences with the shimano 600 / ultegra quill stem? I have never used one before (or the identical dura ace) but I am considering purchasing one to match my other shimano components -- just wondering if the hidden bolt system is reliable and if the stem is not likely to fail.

i've got a DA and a 600 one...
as quoted earlier a 6mm a/k does the job has to be a long one though to reach the end.
i've had no problems with them and they're god knows how old and still going strong.

Crispin Glover · 27th November 2009

Used a DA one briefly, don't overtighten the cap, or you'll shred the threads.

Landslide · 27th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by crofty

...a 6mm a/k does the job has to be a long one though to reach the end.

I use a normal length one the wrong way round (i.e. insert the long end of the key), then use a ring spanner on the short end to turn it.

olo · 27th November 2009

thanks for the info everyone.

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olo	Shimano 600 / ultegra quill stem any thoughts/experiences with the shimano 600 / ultegra quill stem? I have never used one before (or the identical dura ace) but I am considering purchasing one to match my other shimano components -- just wondering if the hidden bolt system is reliable and if the stem is not likely to fail.
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27th November 2009	#2
drøn	my dad has been using one for the last 15 years with no problems. well except that as he gets older and less flexible the stem now is too long and low. which means - i'mageddit! edit: actually. what size allen key fits the hidden bolts?
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27th November 2009	#5
Crispin Glover	Used a DA one briefly, don't overtighten the cap, or you'll shred the threads.
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