Originally Posted by halfspeed
Stem selection is determined by the bar clamp diameter and the steerer tube diameter. Whether old bars will work with any particular stem depends upon the bar clamp diameter. Sometimes, you can shim a larger stem to fit a smaller bar.
Right, I was really asking if anyone knew if the modern threadless stems would fit the older handlebars. I was kind of looking for an answer like:
1. "Nope, no chance." Then I know to go a different direction.
2. "Oh yeah, I did that." Then I know I can too.
3. "I know that the older bars were mostly x in size and threadless stems can handle that." Then I know to pursue it further.
Sorry for the confusion.
So, what say you, everyone??