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Old 03-29-24, 09:38 PM
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Nitto stem clamp diameter?

Can anyone tell just by looking if this Nitto stem is for 26.0 or 25.4 bars? Not sure if "T.W." is a clue or not.


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Old 03-29-24, 09:48 PM
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I think the T.W is a date code.
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
I think the T.W is a date code.
That would make sense.

What's the best way to tell--install 25.4 bars and see if the clamp will get tight enough?
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Harbor Freight has really cheap calipers.
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Originally Posted by Robvolz
Harbor Freight has really cheap calipers.
Good idea (I have calipers). For some reason I had figured that measuring the "hole" would not be helpful--but even with the bolt loose it's max 25.7 mm in diameter, so it's gotta be for 25.4 mm bars. Thanks.

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If you have 26.0 bars, I'd see if they fit. A 25.4 might seem tight but slip in use. It looks like there might be a burr in the clamp area, so if 26.0 start to go in bit then snag it may just be that.
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