stem and handlebar sizing
03-04-10 | 10:02 AM
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stem and handlebar sizing
Hi guys,
I need some help figuring out stem and handlebar sizing.
I know I need 1 1/8th threadless, but as for clamp and handlebar diameter, I'm seeing numbers like 25.4mm and 31.8mm. Am I correct in assuming those measurements are for only the center of the handlebars, which then taper down to whatever the standard brake lever/grips/shifter diameter at the handlebar ends?
What's the standard on size for all the handlebar accessories that I mentioned above? I seem to recall something like 7/8". TIA
I need some help figuring out stem and handlebar sizing.
I know I need 1 1/8th threadless, but as for clamp and handlebar diameter, I'm seeing numbers like 25.4mm and 31.8mm. Am I correct in assuming those measurements are for only the center of the handlebars, which then taper down to whatever the standard brake lever/grips/shifter diameter at the handlebar ends?
What's the standard on size for all the handlebar accessories that I mentioned above? I seem to recall something like 7/8". TIA
03-04-10 | 10:16 AM
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Not sure about brake / shifter clamp zone, but the standard stem/handlebar clamp diameter is 25.4mm. OS is 31.8mm. OS is becoming pretty standard.
I like OS just because it looks flippin RAWK! With a good bar and stem, you'd be hard pressed to actually "feel" a difference unless you're senses are acute and you're a monster. I think 25.4mm is plenty adequate, but I'll probably never willingly choose it over 31.8mm because OS looks flippin RAWK!
I like OS just because it looks flippin RAWK! With a good bar and stem, you'd be hard pressed to actually "feel" a difference unless you're senses are acute and you're a monster. I think 25.4mm is plenty adequate, but I'll probably never willingly choose it over 31.8mm because OS looks flippin RAWK!
