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Old 12-23-22 | 09:42 AM
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Appropriate stems (and bars) for 1958?

Before I start shopping eBay, or elsewhere online, or searching Velobase, or (most likely) posting a WTB here, I kinda need to know more. 1958 is my oldest bike, and an era before my time (I was 4 years old in 1960). So, I need a stem & bars to "restore" the bike (Drysdale).

So, what brands and models were appropriate then, and/or which would be "desirable"? I figure the type with the (I do not know what to call it) sharp, pointed transition from the upright to the extension. Thinking I might avoid (or do I?) the AFA/Pivo "death stem", what else? I've seen the Milremo brand (see photo that I stole off the Internet), are those safe? What other brands should I research? And I am running across 25.4mm clamp a lot, if I go that route am I going to run into problems source bars? Certainly, I want alloy, not steel!


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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 198? Vitus 979. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.



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