Originally Posted by
qrec
Hi Jeff, thanks for the info. I managed to get the levers on using a shim. They seem to work very well so far. I took everything to my LBS and they put everything on for $25. Also, the handlebars fit the stem just fine. Thanks for assuming they wont, though!
If you had "drop" handlebars originally, the diameter at the clamp should be 26.0mm. In general, "flat" handlebars are 25.4mm in diameter at that spot. That's 0.6mm discrepancy.
(Specs are here:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rb_x.htm#specs )
I question how well the handlebars are clamped in the stem. It looks like a two-bolt design in the picture (the description is useless), so it could clamp on the handlebar... sort of. I've seen mismatched handlebars like this work loose and rotate because the clamp doesn't hold properly. Your shop might have installed the bars with a shim- perhaps it's good enough.
Also- the brake levers will work fine, for now. Like I said, there have been failures of the cable with this kind of lever when it's used as a "stand-alone" lever.