Vector 2 stem - different rise angles query

[red855]

I have the Vector 2 forks (with Risse Genesis) on my 855 along with the integrated stem and found out a while ago that these originally came in different rise angles.

Does anyone know more about this or if they can still be sourced anywhere, I was thinking about trying a higher rise stem on my bike if I could find one.

I don't think the rise angle is on the stem so I guess you estimate with a protractor or suchlike to see what the standard fit was?  The bike has the 18 inch frame.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Cheers
Sean

[shovelon]

I have the Vector 2 forks (with Risse Genesis) on my 855 along with the integrated stem and found out a while ago that these originally came in different rise angles.

Does anyone know more about this or if they can still be sourced anywhere, I was thinking about trying a higher rise stem on my bike if I could find one.

I don't think the rise angle is on the stem so I guess you estimate with a protractor or suchlike to see what the standard fit was?  The bike has the 18 inch frame.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Cheers
Sean

Hmmm, I have a Carbon Vector with a Risse shock on it. In all, it works pretty decent for 2 inches of travel.

But it does not have the stem mount, it has the clamp mount. Maybe  you can source a clamp mount from a later Vector or crosslink, thus giving you the option of any type of stem.

Terry

[Ade]

Red how do you find the risse on the front. I am considering as I like the risse on the back. Did you have any set up issues?

cheers
Ade

[red855]

It has been fine, I just bolted it on and forgot about it, all seems to work ok.  It came from CVI and was set up for my weight and I just pumped it up.  Not much more to say about it.

If you've got Risse on the back I'm sure you'd be happy.  It was the best value upgrade I could find when the elastomers went solid.

[red855]

Terry
Stem mount, now that's a better idea, does anyone know how/if the later mounts can be retro fitted to Vector 2's?

[Colin]

A "clamp Mount" is known as an "Upper Link Mount"
part item 23 , number 14813 on the Vector Assembly diagram "vector2_assy.pdf"
http://www.k2bike.com/tech_library/pdfs/vector2_assy.pdf

I've got a "steerer clamp" mount (ULM) on my XP-X with Vector II's, so I'm sure they're compatible.

Swapping to a ULM allows you the freedom to choose any stem but , the only issue is whether you have enough steerer showing to fit an ULM and a Stem.

I think the benefit of a stem Link is that you can achieve an overall lower handlebar height and total weight, than with an ULM plus stem.

Col.

[glader60]

I have the Vector 2 forks (with Risse Genesis) on my 855 along with the integrated stem and found out a while ago that these originally came in different rise angles.

Does anyone know more about this or if they can still be sourced anywhere, I was thinking about trying a higher rise stem on my bike if I could find one.

I don't think the rise angle is on the stem so I guess you estimate with a protractor or suchlike to see what the standard fit was?  The bike has the 18 inch frame.

Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Cheers
Sean

Check out this stem:
http://idriders.com/cgi-bin/YaBB_K2/YaBB.pl?board=news;action=display;num=1168982053;start=5#5

[red855]

Thanks, I had seen your one, I need to compare the picture to my actual stem to see if it's different. If it is I may be interested.