i have a 1973 Raleigh Sprint (by serial number) - all original - with bent handlebar. i tried to fit a Sunlight North Road bar, but the center section swells to 1" diameter (rest of the bar is 7/8"). i spread the stem casting as far as i dare without cracking the part or the plating, but it was not enough to get the bar in.not wishing to start replacing more original parts unnecessarily.

Q: how much stretch will the stem take? or is there a full 7/8" bar of this style available?


thanks