Originally Posted by
dbakl
Hmm, not so sure; mine has the same. My understanding is the fork tube will many times take the larger stem on French bikes, its the hole in the top nut that usually won't allow it.
In my experience, exactly the opposite is true. All of my French top nuts will fit a 22.2 stem, but none of my French steer tubes will unless I spend about 30 minute sanding the stem.