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Old 04-18-17 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Jadesfire
I'm not too sure about the handlebar wrap....

I will need to shim the handlebar/stem, as the handlebar keeps rotating.

Last minute details, and the fit hasn't been dialed in yet, but I've learned a lot and this will be a good keeper .
80's bikes love splash wrap. Ignore the haters.

Sounds like you have a 25.4 bar in a 26.0 stem. Can be tragic with the single-bolt style if the clamp cracks.

You done good and she looks beautiful!
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