Originally Posted by
RobbieTunes
CC,
The original stem was a Nitto Young, and the bar should be a Nitto B115, not a Win Pista, unless I've misread the markings on mine. I'm also not sure original stem was 110, but it could have been. The 56cm had either a 90mm or 100mm stem, I am not sure.
Since stems are about fit, I encourage you to find one that does. I only have one to offer, a black SR Custom, in 95mm, but it's yours if you want it.
Bars, I can only say I continue to like the Nitto B115 due to it's medium drops and long flat real estate in them. The Noodle is a very comfortable bar, however, and bars, like stems, go to fit, so go for it.
I agree on safety issues with aero bars in groups, and urge you to find your fit on the drops, so you can relax on the tops....
Originally Posted by
texaspandj
[MENTION=418370]canklecat[/MENTION] The '89 I have was stock, with win pista stem and bars. All other stock Ironman years were nitto bars and stem.
It may be due to the Ironman's generally longer top tube that you need a shorter stem. I had a pinarello the same size as one if my Ironman, however the top tube was shorter.
I think I have a shorter stem but it's black, I'll check if you're interested.
I was going by the info on the
Vintage Centurion site, with a graphic for components that looks like it was photocopied from the catalog. The Winpista bar and SR stem seem to be stock for this particular model -- '89 Expert.
The catalog seemed to describe the stem reach as 12.5cm or 125mm. I'm guessing that's measured end to end rather than center to center. When I measure mine end to end I get 13cm/130mm.
The more stretched out position is probably okay for someone younger and fitter with better mobility. But I usually need a day off between longer rides to rest my neck and shoulders due to the fit and old injury issues. Since June when I got the bike I've fiddled with the stem height, bar angle (I have it very slightly tipped back for now), saddle position, etc., but I've exhausted the possibilities for this combination of components.
Yup, if you folks have a shorter stem for sale I'd like to give it a try. Color, appearance, brand, etc., doesn't matter. As long as it functions. I'll give it a try first with my existing Winpista bar and try that for awhile before deciding on another bar. The existing bar may be just fine with the right stem to fix the reach issue. I don't have any discomfort problems with my hands, wrists, elbows, lower back or hips, etc., just the neck and shoulders.