Hello there,
In preparation for a tour this April from Denver to Philadelphia, I'm swapping the mountain bike handlebars on my Scott hybrid for more touring-friendly drop bars. The problem is, I'm having trouble determining the mounting width (it's not written anywhere on the bar), so I have no idea whether I need 31.8 or one of the older, thinner models. I suppose I could bug my local mechanic, but I was wondering if there was a way I could do it on my own. I no longer have the owner's manual, and the Scott website does not feature the specs for my particular bike. I have a funny feeling I might need a new stem, too, but first I'd like to try to find a pair of drop bars that fit.
Any suggestions?