Originally Posted by rgoo92 (Post 10855878)

i need to replace my old quil stem because i lost the long screw that holds it in place.
is it easy to measure my stem size so i can find a new replacement?

Originally Posted by rgoo92 (Post 10855878)

... my current stem is real old so i cant find any identical ones.

Originally Posted by rgoo92 (Post 10855878)

whats your guys views on quil stem to threadless converters?

Originally Posted by dabac (Post 10856392)

The most critical measurement is the diameter of the stem, both where it goes into the steerer tube of the fork, and where it wraps around the handle bar. Sometimes the sizes are engraved/printed on the stem and bar, making it dead easy. If they aren't I strongly recommend using a vernier caliper. For this, the fractions will be important.

Length and reach can be measured any old how. Angle is a bit more tricky, but visual comparison should be enough to get you a working replacement.

Unless you're aiming for an all-out vintage restoration, identical isn't important. With a bit of luck you might even find one with a removable faceplate, which is ever so much easier to work with than the old wrap-around clamps.



1) they work just fine
2) in today's market they offer a wider variety of stems to choose from
3) They do look a bit more kludgy than both the pure threaded and the pure threadless. Slightly heavier too.

Originally Posted by cyclist2000 (Post 10857462)

Why don't you go to the LBS and see if they have a spare bolt that they can sell you?