retro rebuild - quill stem and new bars
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retro rebuild - quill stem and new bars
I'm upgrading my 1976 steel Tanguy. I want to use wing type bars (drop bars with flat palm rests near the steerer tube) but they will not go through my Cenelli stem. Does anybody have any suggestion on a stem that will accomodate a wing bar? I want light, aesthetic, strong, safe.
THank you,
THank you,
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1" to 1 1/8" Threadless stem adapter AND A 1 1/8" threadless stem to match the bar diameter and length needed.
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Assuming you are talking about a 31.8 clamp diameter the stem you are looking for is not going to look pretty but they exist
https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...4648/25258?g=1
https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...4648/25258?g=1
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It will be a mixed time line build , need an Open face stem .. if a 26.0 bar,
you might score one of the Modolo (etc.) stems that open ,
they had a hinge in front, and the opening was the bottom of the bar clamp.
you might score one of the Modolo (etc.) stems that open ,
they had a hinge in front, and the opening was the bottom of the bar clamp.
Last edited by fietsbob; 04-06-11 at 07:48 AM.
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Assuming you are talking about a 31.8 clamp diameter the stem you are looking for is not going to look pretty but they exist
https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...4648/25258?g=1
https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...4648/25258?g=1
#8
I've got a 3TTT Evol stem like that. I think it's a great stem, it allows you to install handlebars with the hinged faceplate, and on top of that it's a very racy, elegant stem IMO. They are indeed designed for 26.0 bars, though.
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Something like HillRider's solution is where I'm headed. Any good ideas for determining the stem length and angle I may need? There's too many choices out there. I will not use adjustable stem, they just aren't pretty to look at.
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That's really tough to generalize. It usually takes people a little while in the saddle to find the sweet spot. That sweet spot also changes over time as you hone in on your riding style.
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Here's a pretty nice looking adapter. https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...m-adaptor.html







