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There are shims to allow use of a 26.0 bar with a 31.8 stem. I'm using one for our Profile stoker bar.>>
We returned the 31.8 stem. Amazon has free returns which helps as we fumble our way through which bike parts we need/want. I ordered a
Profile Designs Aris Bike Stem 83 degree 80NT for my stoker to go with her Profile Designs Stoker bars. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered
Profile Designs Rise Ultra FR Bar 60mm for me which should fit in my current stem. Hopefully, we are now set for our handlebars and stems.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We look forward to getting comfortable with our handlebars and riding the bike enough to see if our derrières will come to love the Brooks saddles that came with the bike. I keep reading how cyclists eventually come to love them after they are broken in. Our eyes love the look. But, our derrières remain undecided at this point