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[Closed] 9point8 Slack-R - anyone installed one?

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These look really interesting - 9point8 Slack-R- basically an angleset for integrated headsets. Looks like I could take my HTA from 69.4, to something like 67.4-ish, which seems like a useful amount for £99.

Anyone used one yet?


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 12:41 pm
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"Only bikes with an IS41 upper bearing"

If you have an upper IS42 yer out of luck


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 12:49 pm
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Yeah, has it's limitations. I'm fortunate to meet the criteria, I guess.


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 12:52 pm
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Hardtail Party on YouTube fitted a 9point8 one to a Chameleon so have a look at that. I fitted a superstar -2 degree headset to my hardtail and a longer fork. It was a massive improvement from standard.


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 1:03 pm
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@dukeduvet - yeah, saw that. Don’t fancy the idea of filing the inside of a carbon frame out, personally! Mines an aluminium frame, so hopefully more precise finishes internally.


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 1:22 pm
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I've got one in my Tallboy. I've had it move out of alignment twice now. It could just be my ham fistedness but I certainly struggle to get it tight enough without it moving out of alignment.


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 2:33 pm
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@balfa - Ah. That doesn't sound good! Have you contacted 9point8 or Shore Lines (UK reseller if that's where you're based) for advice?


 
Posted : 18/01/2021 8:02 pm

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