oversized handlebars, standard stem
04-07-06, 12:08 AM
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oversized handlebars, standard stem
I inherited a 33.8 mm FSA K-wing, but have a standard EA50 stem. Can I use the K-wing without getting a new stem?
04-07-06, 04:54 PM
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In words of one syllable: NO
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Originally Posted by banzai_f16
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04-07-06, 07:13 PM
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So, there are multiple standards for clamp diamter in handlebars.
- 25.4mm - most flat bars, and cheaper or older road bars, some moustache bars
- 26.0mm - standard road drop bars, some moustache bars
- 26.4mm - some Cinelli drop bars, no longer produced but stuff is still floating around
- 31.8mm - "oversized" clamp diameter - I assume this is what your handlebar is, not 33.8
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Sure, just get the adpater that takes your 31.8 bar down to 26.0. 
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Sure, just get the adpater that takes your 31.8 bar down to 26.0.
My housemates are probably wondering what I'm laughing about just now.
