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Old 2017.01.26, 08:30 PM   #35
Sinister_Y
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Hi,

I have titanium versions which are 2mm longer than the Atomic version coming. However, there is a delay due to Chinese new year. **Supposedly** the factory had finished 1/2 of the batch of new custom bits for the KMD-FR01 including that part before the holiday started. It will have to wait until after Feb 9th for business to resume, then ship, etc..

Also, please note that the Atomic kingpins are no longer available from Atomic. I was going to buy them out, but they don't make it anymore.

For now, I would advise if you have some reflex racing (long) or other brand, they would work but you'd need to shim and then put an e-clip as you've noted.

The reason for the threaded top is simply ease of adjustment. You want enough tightness to remove slop but not too much or it will impact handling especially turning (as it creates friction for the steering movement if too tight). I know as it's happened to me before. It's a pain in the arse to keep having to add or remove shims, but it can be done.
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