The other inconveniences are that you need a slit in the bars. Pros: Easy to work on. Cost effective since you not only get a compression system, but a fork as well. One of the lightest options on the market.
Cons: With a slit, the strength of your bars can be compromised. Smaller diameter forktube means the fork is more likely to bend or break if you are a heavy rider. This also creates problems with compatibility among most headset dust covers and compression rings. The shim slides over the smaller diameter fork steer tube bringing it to the standard size.
Using a topcap and bolt which allows you to tighten the shim onto the headset. This hasn't been as popular of a design because of the compatibility issues that may come along with it. Pros: Light weight. Easy to assemble and maintain. A slit in your bar creates a weak point.
If you break parts than the smaller fork tube may be too weak for you. One of the original compression systems, invented by Andrew Broussard at Proto Scooters. It has become the most popular compression system on the market and is easily the most reliable. Some brands manufacturing them to allow the usage of standard and oversized diameter bars. So when purchasing your SCS Compression Clamp, pay attention to the description to be sure your bars are compatible.
To assemble your SCS Compression, you slide the clamp onto the fork, tighten the compression bolt into the fork and the topcap compresses your front end together.
Once your front end is tightened, you install your bars into the top of the clamp and align your bars. Your bars are now sitting on top of the compression topcap inside the SCS Clamp. You then tighten all four bolts to lock both your compression and bars in place.
The reasoning for varying height is to create more clearance for less headset spacers, or for your bars to be supported by a 2" portion of the top of the SCS Clamp. Some brands opted out of four bolts and only use three to trim off some weight and the need for additional hardware.
The advantages of SCS far outweigh the disadvantages. The advantages being that you do not need a slit in your bars increasing the strength of your bars. The only disadvantage is that if you're prone to liking a light scooter, the SCS clamp can add a lot of weight.
But in my opinion, it's function over form. SCS Compression is the strongest, most reliable compression system you can buy and a little added weight is well worth the trade off for the longevity of the rest of your parts. Pros: Very reliable and typically stays tighter for longer than practically all compression systems. No need for a slit in your bars, so you can ride assured that they won't snap while hitting that ten set you've had your eye on.
Use of standard forks and no slit in bars means this is the strongest set up. Very easy to install and maintain. Cons: If you're partial to having the lightest scooter, the weight may discourage you.
Aligning the fork, clamp, and bars frustrates some. In closing, I hope that this article has given you a better understanding of what will and will not work together. As well as how they're put together and perform. You can check out our YouTube channel to see videos breaking down some of what I mentioned in this article.
Home Blog. The Vault's Guide to Compression Systems! Share This Post. Next Post. Leave a Reply Your email will not be published. The Vault Blog. Its been around for a long time and for good reason. It works. All you need to run HIC is a threadless fork with a starnut, a threadless headset, the HIC shim, and oversized bars with a slit. HIC is hands down the simplest out of all three compressions to use.
All you do is tighten your bolt to the starnut in your fork, put your bars on, and you're good to go. Its fairly strong and doesn't come loose often. If you're looking for something reliable, easy, and light, HIC is the play. Check out the video below:. Leave A Comment. Therefore, we advise you best. You can always unsubscribe It can take up to 24 hours before you receive an email. Return If you have changed your mind about a purchase or want another size or color, you are welcome to return your package to our UK-department.
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