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Old 08-30-08 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Wills
Yup. And 28.6mm ~ 1 1/8", while 34.9mm ~ 1 3/8". Most derailleur clamps have a clamping range of about 6mm or 1/4".
Isn't it ironic that European and Japanese component and tubing makers have adopted "English" measurements?

As noted 28.6 mm is 1-1/8", 31.8 mm is 1-1/4" and 34.9 mm = 1/1/4". Even the new "oversize" handle bar diameter of 31.8 mm is actually 1-1/8" also.
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