options with Peugeot stem, modern bars
I've got this mid-80's Peugeot that needs a drop bar. The stem is 22.0mm into the headtube, 25.4 clamp.
I've got two modern drop bars, both 26.0 clamp. One came with an Easton threadless stem.
I thought I'd use a stem adapter with the Easton stem until I remembered the 22.0mm problem. Btw, I forced a 22.2 stem into another Peugeot once (a battle!), before someone enlightened me about Peugeot stems. It has since been removed.
So, two questions:
1) I seem to remember reading that Sheldon says you can remove 0.2mm of material and make a 22.2mm stem work. Anyone ever successfully try this? And how - sandpaper? Don't have a grinding wheel.
2) Using the existing stem would look better. Anyone know an online source for a 25.4mm drop bar, ideally with ergonomic bends (40-42 wide)? I haven't been able find one.