Cinelli quill stem

[SteveParry]

I guess I'd be over the limit on this stem if I locked it off here? Asking because it doesn't seem very high for a stem.

 

[Cycleops]

Your pics don't show how high it is but it looks plenty high from what you've posted.

 

[raleighnut]

Top of the lettering shouldn't be seen.

 

[iandg]

Vintage quill Cinelli stems (like most classic stems) are not very long. I wouldn't set it up with more than a few mm below the min insert line showing.

 

[roadrash]

yep, the minimum insertion line is there for a reason

 

[Ajax Bay]

yep, the minimum insertion line is there for a reason

And actually the "MINIMUM INSERT@ I I I I " defined depth should be no higher than the top of the threaded steerer tube, not the top of the lock nut.

 

[midlife]

Nitto do a stem that goes higher if you want to be safe...

 

[Drago]

Why is there a canle tie wrapped around the headset?

 

[Blue Hills]

And actually the "MINIMUM INSERT@ I I I I " defined depth should be no higher than the top of the threaded steerer tube, not the top of the lock nut.

really?
not saying you are wrong just asking.

I have a couple of old Ridgebacks with short stems - not sure why - trying to save a metal?
I've always assumed the top of the locknut was OK as the level.
Not come to grief yet - one stem was in use for 20 years.

 

[Ajax Bay]

The top of the threaded steerer tube and the top of the lock nut will be only a couple of mm different but the interface between the (quill) stem and the steerer tube ends at the top of the steerer tube, not the top of the locknut - that's what I was trying to convey.
"I've always assumed the top of the locknut was OK as the level." I suggest that that's more practical but that the prudent fettler would ensure none of the "MINIMUM INSERT@ I I I I" marking can be seen.

 

[Blue Hills]

Agree. I'd never let the minimum insertion actually show, same on seatposts of course.

 

[Ian H]

... it doesn't seem very high for a stem.

Cinelli make parts for racing bikes.

 

[rogerzilla]

Frames were bigger back then. Correct sizing meant having a fistful of seatpost showing, so no-one needed a tall stem. Then everyone started riding frames that were 2" smaller, then compact frames came in where the front end can independently be tall.

 

[southcoast]

Nitto do a stem that goes higher if you want to be safe...

This is the answer, if the Cinelli stem won’t go high enough for you, try a Nitto NTC.

 

[rogerzilla]

Nitto Technomic stems are the really tall ones. If you need one, it does suggest either that you like a very upright position, or your frame is a bit small.