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Old 11-11-10 | 12:29 PM
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Threadless Stem Adapter

Hello,

Is there such a thing as a threadless stem adapter - for a charge plug.
Converts from a charge stem to fit an oversized 31.8 handlebar ?

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Old 11-11-10 | 12:39 PM
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You'll need a new stem with a 31.8 clamp.
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Old 11-11-10 | 12:41 PM
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Old 11-11-10 | 02:26 PM
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I understand that, kind of in the question, the answer I'm looking for is...
Is there a stem that one end fits a Charge Plugs (stem size ?) and yet at the other hold a 31.8 bar ?

Can anyone give a link to such a threadless stem adapter ?
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I already gave you the answer. Unless your bike has a threaded fork, there's no need for a "threadless stem adapter".

I'm assuming your Charge Plug has a threadless setup. Is it 1" or 1 1/8"? If it's 1", you'll first need a shim to bring it up to 1 1/8":

https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...1+18+Stem.aspx

There are a vast multitude of 1 1/8" x 31.8mm stems available. Pick one, buy it and install the damn thing on your bike.

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Old 11-11-10 | 03:15 PM
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...Pick one, buy it and install the damn thing on your bike.
Thank you for replying and for your limitless patience.
I thought there might be a proper adaptor - from one size ( The plugs stem size - which i'm not sure of )
to the bars, which I know are an oversized 31.8's.

I heard using a shim was a last resort.
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I'm not sure what size streerer the Plug has and I couldn't find any info on the Charge site. I'm assuming it's 1 1/8". If not, there's absolutely no harm in using a shim.
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...no harm in using a shim.
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