stem for new old bike

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Postby jcaley » 17 Apr 2014, 12:11

I've built up my steely from the frame Lindsay provided, bits bought at the classic bike show, wheels donated by Peter, a new bottom bracket and the advice of many. Thankyou all But - its too long for me to ride comfortably for any amount of time.
I would like to ride 3 gorges on it tomorrow if I can find a shorter stem - the current stem is as long as I have ever seen, whereas I would need something like 50mm I think. Has anyone got one I could beg borrow or steal today?

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Postby mikesbytes » 17 Apr 2014, 13:33

Are you after a quill stem?

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Postby Johnj » 17 Apr 2014, 14:45

PM Sent...

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Postby marc2131 » 17 Apr 2014, 18:39

I have a very short stem on a spare, I am told a centurion frame. Will need to remove it first.
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Postby jcaley » 18 Apr 2014, 13:34

Thanks all. I just did the 3 gorges dhbc ride with a stem donated by Pete.

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Postby humanbeing » 18 Apr 2014, 14:17

Thanks all. I just did the 3 gorges dhbc ride with a stem donated by Pete.
Good one John!
Was that your first time on the gorges?
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Postby jcaley » 18 Apr 2014, 16:54

Yep. Lovely ride.


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