Changing drops to a riser, but riser is different diameter, need help.
09-05-11, 01:22 PM
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Changing drops to a riser, but riser is different diameter, need help.
Hey guys,
I ride a Trek T1. I recently purchased a riser bar to replace the drop bars that are on now. The riser is a good amount smaller in diameter than the drop bars, so it wont sit tight in the existing place.
Is there some kind of shim or spacer I am supposed to purchase, or do I need to completely replace the stem? If so is there anything else I need to replace?
I ride a Trek T1. I recently purchased a riser bar to replace the drop bars that are on now. The riser is a good amount smaller in diameter than the drop bars, so it wont sit tight in the existing place.
Is there some kind of shim or spacer I am supposed to purchase, or do I need to completely replace the stem? If so is there anything else I need to replace?
Last edited by Oakenlols; 09-05-11 at 01:25 PM.
09-05-11, 01:26 PM
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Shims are available to fit the smaller diameter bar to the existing stem. I'm guessing your stem and previous bar is a 31.8, new bar is 25.4.
09-05-11, 03:58 PM
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A Web search on "handlebar shim 31.8 25.4" yields numerous hits. Generally about $10.
