Every time I see a new stem come out, its Boxxer or Fox 40 only.
Does anyone make stems for the 888 that mount up to the top crown?
Does anyone make stems for the 888 that mount up to the top crown?
Anyone make a direct stem for the 888?
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I was under the impression that the new 888 models were using the "Boxxer" bolt pattern. I have an 2010 888, and I'm using an Azonic, but I thought some other manu's were making them for the old Marz bolt pattern.
sunline used to make one, marzocchi, nukeproof, funn (not sure)
yup, new marz top crowns have the boxxer direct mount pattern.
SPAM. I have an old Chromag if you're interested...
Azonic makes one for the 888, available here:
http://www.dirty-jane.com/products/888-direct-mount-stem-by-azonic
What I really want is the new Havoc 35 for the 888.
Do what I did and order a "Boxxer standard" crown. MSRP was $75 IIRC.
Huck n Roll still has 8 Sunline Marz DM stems left in stock for $45.
http://www.hucknroll.com/sunline-marz-direct-mount-stem
http://www.hucknroll.com/sunline-marz-direct-mount-stem
I don't see how that could be called 'direct mount' if it only clamps the steerer tube.
^^ It doesn't, it's a bit of a hybrid - - two bolts thread in from underneath.
If it's like the normal marz stem it also has two bolts holding it to the top crown from underneath.
Edit: too slow reading and replying on my phone.
Edit: too slow reading and replying on my phone.
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2012 888 is made for Boxxer/Fox 40 pattern. 2011 and older use the own Marzocchi mounting. I'm using a NukeProof stem and it works brilliant and looks great. Sunline used to make one as well, but I don't think Sunline excists anymore. Funn also makes an ugly one. If you want to run a Boxxer pattern stem like the new Havoc stem you either need an aftermarket crown like the one from Burgtec: http://www.burgtec.co.uk/products/crowns/burgtec-888-grill/ or get a 2012 888 crown. Given your 888 is 2008 or newer (38 mm stanchions).
this seems like the best longterm solution. and not expensive.
seems like boxxer DM standard may be one standard that doesn't go away? here's hoping.
Its going on a 2012, so I just need to wait for Easton to get the Havoc 50 in the stores. I am the target demographic for that set up.
Your 2012 should be "Boxxer" stem ready...?