Seths Pool Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) hey everyone, im looking for a machinist who could modify a 3rd party stem to work with track/bontrager's "knock block" system. Bontrager only offers very few select stems that are made for the knock block system and the shortest stem is like 50mm, and the one I have currently is 60mm. 60mm + an XL frame is gonna leave me feeling really stretched out I have some shorter stems (either 35mm or 40mm) I would be interested in machining the knock block grooves into the bottom of the stem. basically its just need two kidney-bean-shaped grooves machined into the stem that interlock with the headset spacers and ultimately the top headset bearing cover. there is a knock block locking headset spacer that allows you to use third party stems without modification, but online reviews indicate this is a really mediocre solution as the collar often slips and just generally doesnt work as well as an actual knock block compatible stem. and the stupid locking collar seems to only be available in the UK which shipping is double or triple the cost of the locking collar. if anyone can help, hit me up! Edited April 4, 2019 by Seths Pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicewookie Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Russell moved to Utah, so you're screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 So the slots follow the same radius as the headset top cover? I'm a bit confused when you mention "kidney-bean-shaped grooves"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I heard you can disable the Knockblock completely, or is your goal to block your knocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seths Pool Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, Yosmithy said: So the slots follow the same radius as the headset top cover? I'm a bit confused when you mention "kidney-bean-shaped grooves"? I started to try to type out an explanation on how the system works, but its started being long winded and annoying to try to type in my own words so I gave up. if you want to understand the system, read up on it. sorry! in the short of it - I just need those grooves machined in a stem. 38 minutes ago, notyal said: I heard you can disable the Knockblock completely, or is your goal to block your knocks? sure I could do that, but then the fork crown will collide with the down tube if I were to crash or try to spin my bars or whatever. surely the frame would end up getting damaged right there so id rather not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicewookie Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I think Yosmithy is your one possibility on here and you just told him to research it himself. Hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I think Yosmithy is your one possibility on here and you just told him to research it himself. HahahahaHaha [emoji23]Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Check Bamwa... But I wouldn't suggest you tell him to go research it himself. BTW... Been trying to contact you, Seth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 19 hours ago, Seths Pool said: sure I could do that, but then the fork crown will collide with the down tube if I were to crash or try to spin my bars or whatever. surely the frame would end up getting damaged right there so id rather not I can pass along the name of a local dude that makes custom bike protection. IIRC, the reason I heard for removing it completely was because of complications with loading on a tailgate. So, if that's a consideration for you, may be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtubgin Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I have a mill that we could set it up on. I'm not sure what the knock block is for, but I saw the modified picture, so if that's the cut you need we can do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seths Pool Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 3 hours ago, bradtubgin said: I have a mill that we could set it up on. I'm not sure what the knock block is for, but I saw the modified picture, so if that's the cut you need we can do that. That would be awesome! I will direct message you. thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtubgin Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Fits fine now. I will upload a drawing in case anyone else need to cut one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seths Pool Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 7 hours ago, bradtubgin said: Fits fine now. I will upload a drawing in case anyone else need to cut one. YEAH BOI! thats super awesome man. THANK YOU! you kick ass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtubgin Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 TrekKnockBlock.pdf Here is quick drawing in case someone else needs to add a special "trek slot" to a stem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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