Velo Mule : Yeah, since it broke right at the base of the threads there's still a whooping 7.5 inches of steerer remaining, so it should be more than plenty for an experienced frame builder to work with. The only concern is too much heat getting to the base of the steerer since it is possibly bonded into an aluminum fork (it is at the very least pressed in). This is where having a large frame with a long head tube and consequently long steerer will be helpful with the longer tube allowing more heat from welding to dissipate.
Originally Posted by
70sSanO
A lot of older road bars were 26.0mm, except Cinelli. The older steel Salsa stems that I have seen are 25.4mm for mtb flat bars.
There are road bars that are 25.4mm clamp diameter, but you would need to find one you like.
John
Good to know, wasn't something I was aware of, mainly due to my lack of early 1 inch threadless bikes. I do have a late steel frame Specialized Allez, last of the steelies before going aluminum, carbon, and carbon/aluminum, that has a threadless steerer but haven't built it up. My only 1 inch threadless Salsa it currently sitting on that fork, I'll have to pull it off and measure the clamp diameter. A quick ebay search has revealed some options, namely a good looking older CODA with the correct dimensions. I think it would be amusing to put a Cannondale part on a Klein.
Far as bars go, I'm sticking with my older Salsa Moto Ace. Wonderful handlebar and I'm rather fond of vintage Salsa components. They're well made and they used to be based out of Petaluma, not 20 minutes from where I grew up and am back to living in today.