FSA/Vision ACR Stem Users UNITE!

[Irideslowly]

I had the same issues when i tried to use yoeleo h9 handlebars. We had to sand down some of the nubs on the spacers. Also, it looks weird because i am using different spacers that didn't come with the handlebars.

[pearl]

thankfully i dont need the spacers, but the top cap doesn't sit flush. so it worked based on how I'm describing? debating on buying the whole headset but would prefer to get going on this build if it works!

[pearl]

so idecided to take the $15 gamble and see if i could make it sit flush but nope, you will need the full headset. ordering that now...

[patliean1]

so idecided to take the $15 gamble and see if i could make it sit flush but nope, you will need the full headset. ordering that now...

How long did shipping take?

[pearl]

from FSAProShop, Ordered it Friday morning, got it Monday morning.... Kind of shocking how fast!

From Washington to North Carolina. Hoping once I get this I can slap this front end together!

[patliean1]

from FSAProShop, Ordered it Friday morning, got it Monday morning.... Kind of shocking how fast!

From Washington to North Carolina. Hoping once I get this I can slap this front end together!

That's awesome! I'm in Chicago...
So basically I need to order the following?:

1. An ACR stem
2. The complete ACR top headset bearing (NO. 55R 1.5" ACR STD)

Do I need to order spacers or a new compression plug? My stem is slammed btw...

[pearl]

yes, that is what i have ordered and i think it would work. I can't imagine needing anything else. You pretty much won't use anything from your original headset (minus the bearings) and use all the items in that headset bearing kit.

The only variable is if the bearing is sitting too low in the frame, but I won't know until I get all the bits in place!

It will come with 3 spacers, but you can just throw them out

[patliean1]

yes, that is what i have ordered and i think it would work. I can't imagine needing anything else. You pretty much won't use anything from your original headset (minus the bearings) and use all the items in that headset bearing kit.

The only variable is if the bearing is sitting too low in the frame, but I won't know until I get all the bits in place!

It will come with 3 spacers, but you can just throw them out

Awesome! Thanks for your help. I really do like my VB 177 and I have the geometry/bike fit set up perfectly.
Been looking to test out different wheel combos with the frame, but I've been waiting to officially sort out the headset.
Let me know how it goes....

[pearl]

Perks of working from home; ripped open the package and put it all together:

If you use the bearing that comes with the bike, it sits a little higher. That is the photo I have. If you swap out the bearing for the one that comes with the headset, it sits lower, less than 2mm. It still does have a space, but isn't as much of an eyesore as this looks.

I don't think it's a perfect option, but for me, it is the only way I can run the stem length I want on this bike, so I'm going to roll with it. I'm sure I could figure out a different bearing solution, but I know that this will work and be 100% safe.

If I find time to head back into the garage I'll take a better photo farther away of the FSA bearing with the FSA C spacer and top cap.

[pearl]

Who am I kidding, I got time. i can't fit my 2mm allen key in between, maybe a credit card? First time using this type of stem setup/bearing cap, so not sure if this is normal or not.

[Irideslowly]

Yeah, i had the same issue with my handlebars, and believed I'd have the same problem as you are describing with the bearing/topcap.

[patliean1]

Interesting. And I really appreciate you taking a huge leap of faith trying this out for all of us LoL

As long as it resolves the headset play issue, I'm okay with that gap knowing it may not being super resistant to water ingress. I don't really ride in the rain anyway. Thank you!!

[pearl]

Got back from the local bike shop and he said the gap was pretty normal, so it “works”!

No rush to get it back but looking forward to when it does!

[patliean1]

Got back from the local bike shop and he said the gap was pretty normal, so it “works”!

No rush to get it back but looking forward to when it does!

Awesome, this is great news! Share a photo once finished.

[patliean1]

Got back from the local bike shop and he said the gap was pretty normal, so it “works”!

No rush to get it back but looking forward to when it does!

Any updates from the bike shop lol?