Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing Clamps for Scooters

The foremost role of a pro scooter clamp is to attach the bar to the scooter fork firmly. Selecting the correct clamp involves evaluating factors such as compression, compatibility, and resilience. Detailed responses can be found here.

Scooter clamps are available in a variety of forms and dimensions, and they are crucial to your scooter setup. Making an astute choice when selecting your scooter clamp ensures a longevity of service. Therefore, keep reading as we cover all you need to know about scooter clamps.

Overview

Various Clamps Types for Pro Scooters

Comparing Standard and Oversized Scooter Clamps

Dual, Triple, or Quad Clamps?

Compatibility of Pro Scooter Clamps

Installing Scooter Clamps

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Various Clamps Types for Pro Scooters

There are three main factors that distinguish different types of scooter clamps:

1. Clamp Inner Diameter: Your clamp’s inner diameter must align with the outer diameter of your scooter bar. Standard clamps are 32 mm in diameter, while oversized clamps measure 35 mm in diameter. For a standard-size bar, an oversized clamp can also be used with a compatible clamp shim. Clamp shims are smaller tubes that adjust the inner diameter of a clamp from 35 mm to 32 mm, allowing a secure fit for a standard-size bar.
2. Number of Bolts: The terms quad, triple, or double clamp refer to the number of bolts that fasten the clamp. Typically, quad clamps are utilised in SCS setups, but triple SCS clamps are also available (reducing a bolt can save weight). Single and double clamps commonly fit HIC, IHC, or ICS setups.
3. SCS Clamps vs NON-SCS Clamps: SCS clamps incorporate the compression system within the clamp itself. Despite being somewhat heavy, they are preferred by many riders. On the other hand, IHC and HIC clamps are of a separate category. If employing SCS compression, SCS clamps are necessary. For other compression arrangements (like ICS, HIC, or IHC), a non-SCS clamp (otherwise known as a regular clamp) is required.

Comparing Standard and Oversized Scooter Clamps

Standard-sized clamps commonly have a 32 mm inner diameter, which fits the outer diameter of standard-sized scooter bars.

Contrastingly, oversized clamps have an inner diameter that matches oversized bars. They are also able to fit standard-sized bars when a shim is used to adjust the diameter. Many oversized clamps include a shim upon purchase.

The main factor when deciding between standard and oversized clamp diameters is compatibility. Choosing an oversized clamp offers greater versatility if you plan on experimenting with various bar diameters. Conversely, if you are committed to a standard-sized bar and value a lighter setup, a standard-sized clamp is preferable.

Discover more about standard-sized and oversized scooter bars here:

• Scooter Bars Guide

Dual, Triple, or Quad Clamps?

For HIC, IHC, and ICS setups with a slit at the bar’s bottom, it is advisable to select a dependable dual clamp that does not rise above the slit; failure to do so might cause bar damage. The two bolts offer sufficient support to secure the clamp, and fortunately, dual clamps do not significantly increase the weight of your setup.

SCS clamps for scooters generally involve quad clamps, where additional bolts assist in evenly distributing clamping force across the fork and bar juncture.

Compatibility of Pro Scooter Clamps

In the subsequent table, we present an outline of scooter clamps and their compatibility with other elements of a pro scooter setup. Before purchasing a clamp, always ensure it matches your configuration.