Originally Posted by
blakcloud
Most stems today use bars that are 31.8 but the specs for yours say 25.4. Look where the bars go into the stem, if there is a spacer then you can use either 25.4 or 31.8 diameter bars. I would hope it is a spacer because it will be easier to find inexpensive 31.8 bars and you will find a larger selection especially in black to match the bike. Just take out the spacer and install the 31.8. If it is truly a 25.4, then you need to find that size of bar to fit.
I cannot agree that most bars are 31.8. There is a
ton of 26mm drop bars out there. The o.p.'s 25.4 stem can easily fit a 26mm bar if it is a 'pop-off' design. If not, stems are cheap. I got a nice Salsa stem for $17. Salsa is not junk and $17 is cheap, to me. If the o.p. lives in Portland I've got bars lying around that would probably fit her (38mm wide). Tektro levers ($20) are the only way to go. Bar reach should not exceed 80mm.