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12-04-11, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lobstermike

Hi everyone, I have taken measurements and the stem clamp is for a 25.4 handlebar, and the bars are 25.4mm diameter, but the question is- is it possible to thread these curvy type bars through the clamp? Or is this type clamp only suitable for a straight handlebar? and i would need a stem with a removable facsia?

Everyone is correct that the bars will fit the stem. You may have to spread the clamp a little with and it's a bit of a puzzle to make the twists and turns but it should fit.

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