Fat Chance stem

Spikes · April 11th, 2006, 7:50 AM

Just out of curiosity: who can tell me more about this Fat Chance stem? Did they come as an aftermarket accessory, or only with certain models? Who made them and what was the price? Did they come in black only, or also with decals on it? And last but not least: is it really a Fat Chance stem????

It would be nice to know a bit more about this piece of beauty. Thanks!

rody · April 14th, 2006, 6:15 PM

spikes,

Is the stem Tig welded or brazed? I know Grove Innovations built a run of bar/stem combos and a few stems but this design is not consistant with what they sold them. A few closer shots, specifically of the clamp and steerer tube sleeve would help narrow the search.

cheers,

rody

Spikes · April 17th, 2006, 2:37 PM

rody,

It is brazed and looks very sweet and well made. Hopefully these closeups are of any use. Let me know if you need an additonal view.

Cheers,

Spikes

marc · April 18th, 2006, 6:19 AM

the stem is mounted wrong imho.

if it's 1" ahead then it should be 25.4mm clamp on both sides, but the side you've mounted on the fork-side should be mounted on the bar-side. then you've got a full clamp on the ahead steerer and the curved side on the bar

scant · April 18th, 2006, 7:07 AM

I agree with Marc, the stems on the wrong way round!

Spikes · April 18th, 2006, 8:28 AM

Thanks for the help: it looked a bit awkward in my opinion. I'll swap it asap.

2manybikes · May 12th, 2006, 4:32 AM

Your back to front stem looks like an old control tech to me.dont know if fats were ever fitted with them but my old lite speed was

April 18th, 2006, 7:07 AM	#5
scant Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 481	I agree with Marc, the stems on the wrong way round! __________________ ta scant

April 18th, 2006, 8:28 AM	#6
Spikes Senior Member Join Date: September 20th, 2004 Location: The Hague Posts: 483	Thanks for the help: it looked a bit awkward in my opinion. I'll swap it asap. __________________ the frame is the thing...

May 12th, 2006, 4:32 AM	#7
2manybikes Junior Member Join Date: May 11th, 2006 Location: uk Posts: 2	stem Your back to front stem looks like an old control tech to me.dont know if fats were ever fitted with them but my old lite speed was

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April 14th, 2006, 6:15 PM	#2
rody Senior Member Join Date: October 19th, 2005 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 288	spikes, Is the stem Tig welded or brazed? I know Grove Innovations built a run of bar/stem combos and a few stems but this design is not consistant with what they sold them. A few closer shots, specifically of the clamp and steerer tube sleeve would help narrow the search. cheers, rody

April 18th, 2006, 6:19 AM	#4
marc Junior Member Join Date: July 19th, 2004 Location: germany Posts: 19	the stem is mounted wrong imho. if it's 1" ahead then it should be 25.4mm clamp on both sides, but the side you've mounted on the fork-side should be mounted on the bar-side. then you've got a full clamp on the ahead steerer and the curved side on the bar

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