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Cycling - HandleBars - Help!!

  • 01-09-2014 12:30pm
    #1
    speedso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Ahoy,

    Converting a racing bike with 26mm (at centre) drop bars and want to switch to flat/riser bars. Don't want to buy a new stem but it seems that the old standard flat/riser bars were 25.4mm and the new ones are 31.8mm. Will the 25.4mm handlebars fit in my original stem? If not what to do? Is a new stem required and if so has the socket where the stem meets the bike remained standard over the years i.e. could I fit a stem for a 31.8mm handlebar in the relevant socket of an old racing bike?

    Any help appreciated.

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    25.4 mm handlebars + spacer cut from a smooth metal can will do the trick. Beer cans are too thin, but tuna or tomato should be good :)

    Just make sure to sand/file the edges smooth after cutting. Also, you may need to use 2 layers, depending on the wall thickness.


  • #3
    speedso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭speedso


    Thanks Alek.


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