Which lever diameter for Peugoet Porteur bars?
09-03-19, 11:27 AM
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Which lever diameter for Peugoet Porteur bars?
Hi,
I'm working on a Peugeot Mixte (early 70s) and am going to order the Porteur bars from VO. 22.2mm or 23.8mm?
Thanks!
I'm working on a Peugeot Mixte (early 70s) and am going to order the Porteur bars from VO. 22.2mm or 23.8mm?
Thanks!
09-03-19, 11:30 AM
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22.2mm = acier
23.8mm = dural
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22.2mm = acier
23.8mm = dural
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09-03-19, 11:35 AM
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09-03-19, 11:58 AM
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Well, he's Frenchifyingly saying that the 22.2 bars are steel while the 23.8 are aluminum, but I don't think that's correct, as both are aluminum. Here is the text from the VO website, and you just have to decide which type of components you want and buy the right diameter bars.
"These bars are available in two tubing diameters, 23.8mm for road components and 22.2mm for mtb/city components:
"These bars are available in two tubing diameters, 23.8mm for road components and 22.2mm for mtb/city components:
- "22.2mm (MTB-size) bars accept MTB brake levers and clamp-on shifters. They do not work with bar-end shifters. The only inverse levers that work are Dia Compe levers in the 22.2mm size.
- 23.8mm (road-size) bars accept standard inverse brake levers, standard bar end shifters, and 23.8mm city brake levers. In short, anything made for road bars fits. They do not accept MTB levers or shifters."
09-03-19, 12:05 PM
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Well, he's Frenchifyingly saying that the 22.2 bars are steel while the 23.8 are aluminum, but I don't think that's correct, as both are aluminum. Here is the text from the VO website, and you just have to decide which type of components you want and buy the right diameter bars.
"These bars are available in two tubing diameters, 23.8mm for road components and 22.2mm for mtb/city components:
"These bars are available in two tubing diameters, 23.8mm for road components and 22.2mm for mtb/city components:
- "22.2mm (MTB-size) bars accept MTB brake levers and clamp-on shifters. They do not work with bar-end shifters. The only inverse levers that work are Dia Compe levers in the 22.2mm size.
- 23.8mm (road-size) bars accept standard inverse brake levers, standard bar end shifters, and 23.8mm city brake levers. In short, anything made for road bars fits. They do not accept MTB levers or shifters."
09-03-19, 12:15 PM
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You should use calipers to measure your current handlebars at the clamp area to see if they measure 25.0mm or 25.4mm. If they are 25.4, then the VO bars will fit perfectly. If they are 25.0 -- which is likely if the stem and bars are original -- then you should look for a new stem. Incidentally, Origin8 makes its "Classique" quill stem that fits the French quill size and is available with the 25.4 clamp area.
09-03-19, 12:54 PM
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Actually, for upright bars, 22.2 is more common, since they are more commonly found on mountain bikes. You'll have an easier time finding brake levers for 22.2. However, VO's own "City Levers" are a good choice for the 23.8 bars. I had a set on a porteur-equipped city bike and liked their feel, and they are not expensive.
You should use calipers to measure your current handlebars at the clamp area to see if they measure 25.0mm or 25.4mm. If they are 25.4, then the VO bars will fit perfectly. If they are 25.0 -- which is likely if the stem and bars are original -- then you should look for a new stem. Incidentally, Origin8 makes its "Classique" quill stem that fits the French quill size and is available with the 25.4 clamp area.
You should use calipers to measure your current handlebars at the clamp area to see if they measure 25.0mm or 25.4mm. If they are 25.4, then the VO bars will fit perfectly. If they are 25.0 -- which is likely if the stem and bars are original -- then you should look for a new stem. Incidentally, Origin8 makes its "Classique" quill stem that fits the French quill size and is available with the 25.4 clamp area.
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