New style stem for Schwinn Continental
05-29-09, 03:43 PM
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New style stem for Schwinn Continental
Does anyone make a new style stem to fit the 1" steer tube of a 72 Schwinn Continental. I finally figured out this morning that I need to raise the stem to get a more upright position (back and neck issues) I don't want to put Northroad style bars on it but may have to resort to that if I can't get what I'm looking for.
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05-30-09, 05:09 AM
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Recently I spotted these on the Harris website. These will probably do the trick and are reasonable in price. The page specifically states, "fits Schwinn Varsity...." Best of luck.
https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/opc.html#stem
https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/opc.html#stem
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05-30-09, 07:14 AM
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If you're not too picky, you could use a riser stem (steel) off an old dept store MTB. If you're interested in one, let me know, I could probably find you one.
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Yep, I recently walked in and picked up the 10" unit - works great - just don't like the nut under near the stem - would rather it be easier to get to. Can't switch it around cuz the stem head uses a notched bolt that fits in the front. Very comfortable now.
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I've used a Wald stem as a replacement with success.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bicycle-Wald-Ste...3%3A1|294%3A50
I found mine for like 16 bux on eBay so I know you can do better than this one.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bicycle-Wald-Ste...3%3A1|294%3A50
I found mine for like 16 bux on eBay so I know you can do better than this one.
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