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07-19-11, 02:44 PM
I have an old 1970's-80s Motobecane Super Mirage. Not sure what year it is, but it's just like this one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26188501@N02/4825335983/sizes/l/in/photostream/) though not a fixie conversion. Downtube shifters etc.
Anyway, something has happened over the years and the bottom of the stem is damaged/ground away and it won't clamp properly any more. The stem is the type with a wedge at the bottom. Is there someplace I can get a stem for this bike? I've read the Sheldon Brown pages about how I may have to sand a new stem slightly to get it to fit, but I'm trying to find a place where I can buy one - I don't see any on Amazon. Thanks in advance!
Anyway, something has happened over the years and the bottom of the stem is damaged/ground away and it won't clamp properly any more. The stem is the type with a wedge at the bottom. Is there someplace I can get a stem for this bike? I've read the Sheldon Brown pages about how I may have to sand a new stem slightly to get it to fit, but I'm trying to find a place where I can buy one - I don't see any on Amazon. Thanks in advance!