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Title: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LukeTom on December 06, 2016, 10:30:45 AM
A limited run of 50 have been made. They will cost 85 dollars, interview here http://bmxunion.com/daily/insight-terrible-one-cyclops-stem/
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on December 06, 2016, 06:10:34 PM
I was about to post this. My bike doesn't need a new stem but this is tempting.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Trail-Boss on December 06, 2016, 08:53:13 PM
Sick to see it done.

Too bad its nearly 5 years too late =/
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Prodigal Son on December 06, 2016, 09:29:07 PM
Dude gets s&m to make everything else, but not these?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: JFax on December 07, 2016, 03:03:37 AM
Dude gets s&m to make everything else, but not these?

S&M might not be interested in doing something that small and conceptual. But I agree, if they would then it would make much more sense.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: paranoidmexican on December 07, 2016, 07:59:41 AM
If i had the money I'd order one
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: JVDK on December 07, 2016, 12:26:26 PM
Bikeguide's servers would have been burning to the ground if this had happened 5 years ago. It looks amazing, wish i had the disposable income to get one.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: theboredbmxer on December 07, 2016, 09:16:15 PM
I talked to empire about them yesterday, they're taking pre orders for the next batch. Also asked if they thought this would eventually become a normal, in stock item. They said they thought so.

Nothing moves units like making something seem super limited. Better hurry and buy right now
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Sasha on December 08, 2016, 03:04:07 AM
They sold out before they even went on the online store. Gutted.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on December 08, 2016, 03:46:51 AM
The bikeguide #1 question, 1/4" or 6mm key?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: O.G. David on December 08, 2016, 05:54:18 AM
1/4"
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on December 08, 2016, 07:24:30 AM
Does anyone make imperial thread with metric heads like blue6 used to? Will the profile ones fit?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: redface on December 08, 2016, 12:19:21 PM
initial batch was very limited, but if all goes smoothly there will be plenty to go around in 2017
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: tecnic1 on December 08, 2016, 03:50:21 PM
...a normal, in stock item.


From T1?  Is there such a thing?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Sasha on December 08, 2016, 05:51:32 PM
I don't even need one of these. I've just been waiting 10 years for one.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: 14thStbikes on December 08, 2016, 07:25:47 PM
Seconded, don't need this but really, really, really want it.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: metalbmxer on December 08, 2016, 07:51:03 PM
ha its finally being released after YEARS of waiting! saw a tweet yesterday that their inbox blew up the other day with inquiries
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Saturday Night Special on December 13, 2016, 07:15:56 PM
It took me three tries to get it installed properly.

(http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p460/cjoglesby85/F148E2BD-8D65-41A0-9EF5-F06E802C340B_zpskbmav3iw.jpg)

Here's the how-to video from Joe: https://vimeo.com/193881107/comments
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on December 14, 2016, 04:04:01 AM
Can't wait for mine.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Stoked on December 14, 2016, 07:19:06 AM
Thoughts on the setup video lol.  I really want to like the stem.  It looks killer
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Sasha on December 14, 2016, 03:08:50 PM
After watching that video I'm not sure I actually want one anymore. 1/4" allen keys can fuck off and I'm not keen on installing my stem with a hammer. Shame, it's such a cool looking thing.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: 14thStbikes on December 14, 2016, 05:55:33 PM
The 1/4" bolts are a pain as everything else on my bikes is 6mm. I think I will still get one simply because I have waited this long for it.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Prodigal Son on December 14, 2016, 07:16:05 PM
The compression bolt and the wedge thing is a turnoff.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: joelite44 on December 14, 2016, 07:48:56 PM
The compression bolt and the wedge thing is a turnoff.

BMX has become so asthetic its unbelievable.

Camo tires, tie dye seats, purp frames.

i want one.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on December 14, 2016, 08:43:42 PM
I like the design. The installation process may not be as simple as a traditional stem but stems are an install and forget part anyway. It'd be nice if the the second batch comes with metric bolts though, an imperial allen is the tool of a pikey.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Prodigal Son on December 14, 2016, 09:40:04 PM
Fucking imperial bullshit. A service manual for a fan in my greenhouse called for a tablespoon of grease yesterday.

PS-aren't pikeys an English thing? Ergo, they use metric?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on December 15, 2016, 02:26:20 AM

BMX has become so asthetic its unbelievable.


????? Always was.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: KillSeth on December 15, 2016, 11:54:25 AM
It's cool that this thing finally became real, but it's easily 10 years late. Cool for Joe that they sold out though.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: milhous on December 15, 2016, 01:15:25 PM
I didn't make the cut for the first batch. Put my pre-order in for the next batch.

On a bolt related note, does anyone have a link where I can still get the 6mm broached Profile 5/16-18 bolts? Can't find them on their site or any of the mail orders.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on December 15, 2016, 04:59:13 PM
Fucking imperial bullshit. A service manual for a fan in my greenhouse called for a tablespoon of grease yesterday.

PS-aren't pikeys an English thing? Ergo, they use metric?

I don't know what they use these days but the system is called imperial for a reason.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Sasha on December 16, 2016, 05:21:39 AM
stems are an install and forget part anyway.

Ah man I crashed at the park and my bars moved. Let me just get my 6mm, my 1/4" and my hammer. Nope.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Stoked on December 16, 2016, 07:09:16 AM
I didn't make the cut for the first batch. Put my pre-order in for the next batch.

On a bolt related note, does anyone have a link where I can still get the 6mm broached Profile 5/16-18 bolts? Can't find them on their site or any of the mail orders.

Is this the bolt size that the newer Standard stems use?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: paranoidmexican on December 16, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
that looks like way to much bullshit just to put a stem on
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on December 16, 2016, 06:39:13 PM
I didn't make the cut for the first batch. Put my pre-order in for the next batch.

On a bolt related note, does anyone have a link where I can still get the 6mm broached Profile 5/16-18 bolts? Can't find them on their site or any of the mail orders.

http://www.profileracing.com/product/stem-bolt/
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: CMB on December 16, 2016, 11:23:13 PM
Really like how the graphic looks on the black stem. I don't think I'd have the patience to deal with the process of putting that stem on though.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Louis on December 17, 2016, 12:26:44 PM
2017 time to re engineer the stem again.

I do like that there is no aluminum being stretched around the steerer each time you tighten/loosen your stem.. how often is that though? I mean stems do stretch, people have removed material because the back of their stem is touching.

Installation? Not a big deal.. as long as it holds the steerer good enough. Problem is if it moves you're stuck without a hammer?

"Hey you have a hammer?"



Actually those Animal multi tools had a hammer... or you only need a hammer to completely remove/install? 6mm bolts might be nice, or the option. S&M had the 6mm coarse thread bolts? During the redneck xlt release?

The Tree headset caps actually have both 1/4" & 6mm allen broaches as well.

MERICA
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Saturday Night Special on December 17, 2016, 07:47:11 PM
Oh boohoo. You only need a hammer to set the bottom wedge when you install it. 

All the main components on my bike already use imperial fasteners anyway.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Sasper on December 19, 2016, 12:40:08 PM
I think I will get one ! looks awesome.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: montymitch on December 19, 2016, 09:34:46 PM
True to form, BG is bitching about the stem that we clamored for for years.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on December 20, 2016, 03:27:27 PM
stems are an install and forget part anyway.

Ah man I crashed at the park and my bars moved. Let me just get my 6mm, my 1/4" and my hammer. Nope.

It looks like the hammer would only be needed for initial installation and not for small adjustments.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: milhous on December 27, 2016, 05:21:34 PM
I didn't make the cut for the first batch. Put my pre-order in for the next batch.

On a bolt related note, does anyone have a link where I can still get the 6mm broached Profile 5/16-18 bolts? Can't find them on their site or any of the mail orders.

http://www.profileracing.com/product/stem-bolt/

they only have the 1/4" allen broach available now. I talked to Profile shortly after posting that and they mentioned the batch of of 6mm broached bolts they made were over heated during the heat treatment. This made them brittle and they are no longer available. I did find my old Blue6 5/16-18 bolts so I will probably end up using those for the 6mm convenience.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on December 28, 2016, 01:45:25 AM
they only have the 1/4" allen broach available now. I talked to Profile shortly after posting that and they mentioned the batch of of 6mm broached bolts they made were over heated during the heat treatment. This made them brittle and they are no longer available. I did find my old Blue6 5/16-18 bolts so I will probably end up using those for the 6mm convenience.

Bummer! Anyone have a spare set of B6 bolts kicking about?
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: JohnW on December 28, 2016, 09:25:13 AM
3 of the homies and I put preorders in at Empire for the next batch. I'm bummed about the imperial threads but I might just drill it out and run a metric helicoil kit through. Been waiting long enough and it looks so good that I have to get one anyways.
Title: Re: T1 Cyclops Stem
Post by: Mat. on December 28, 2016, 12:51:44 PM
that looks like way to much bullshit just to put a stem on

I agree 100%. As soon as I saw that it has imperial hardware, that was enough for me to not want it. And, I'm a proud T1 owner and booster. That said, I'm glad it finally got made and that everyone that owns one seems super stoked on it. It just isn't for me. I'm in the market for a new stem and I think the Relic Eon (rider owned company, USA made, metric hardware) is the way to go.