Thread: Ava alloy stem and bars diameter
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Old 03-26-15 | 12:31 PM
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Bikes: 1938 Raleigh Record Ace (2), 1938 Schwinn Paramount, 1961 Torpado, 1964? Frejus, 1980 Raleigh 753 Team Pro, Moulton, other stuff...

Yes, that was normal, and, yes, please get yourself a forged, not cast (like the AVA) stem. They are especially vulnerable to breaking when raised up. The consequence of a broken stem is not pretty...
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