English 3-speed stem & handlebar question
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English 3-speed stem & handlebar question
I'm changing the bars on my '46 Raleigh Sports to some with the modern standard (I think) 1" / 2.54cm clamp section.
Am I right in thinking that the original Raleigh stem clamp will be too small? If so, does anyone make a replacement quill stem which looks the same as the old one? All the ones I've come across have either been adjustable, or with a long right-angle section at the top (what's that called?).
I'm looking for a "new standard" version of this:
Am I right in thinking that the original Raleigh stem clamp will be too small? If so, does anyone make a replacement quill stem which looks the same as the old one? All the ones I've come across have either been adjustable, or with a long right-angle section at the top (what's that called?).
I'm looking for a "new standard" version of this:
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The clamp section of British stems depended on the handlebar material used. Stems for Steel handlebars are 23.8mm (15/16") in diameter. As far as I know, your best bet for something similar in 25.4mm (1") is by going through the spares for Dutch bikes.
https://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.p...product_id=125
According to this site, the stems available tend to be longer with 190mm and 300mm and 400mm heights.
https://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.p...product_id=125
According to this site, the stems available tend to be longer with 190mm and 300mm and 400mm heights.
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Thanks, that's absolutely perfect! I've ordered the 30cm version, as my standard one was at the top of its adjustment anyway.
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