quill stem for 31.8mm bars
01-25-22, 07:21 AM
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quill stem for 31.8mm bars
I'd like to put Surly Truck Stop bars on my touring build, and the only classic looking quill stem I found was on ebay with a March delivery date. Any other reasonable options for this old/new stem combo?
Thanks, BT
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01-25-22, 08:16 AM
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Maybe one of the removable faceplate stems from Velo Orange (https://velo-orange.com/collections/...ceplate-31-8mm) or Crust (https://crustbikes.com/collections/s...-crust-ui-stem) would work? Unfortunately both sold out right now...
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01-25-22, 08:17 AM
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Soma also has one, also sold out (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/pro...0?category=813)
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If you need height as well (and you don't care about asthetics as much), look for an Origin8 Profit. Only available in 90 or 110 extensions.
https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-F...s%2C336&sr=8-7
https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-F...s%2C336&sr=8-7
01-26-22, 06:17 AM
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I'm going to try a quill stem extender. BTW the Truck Stop handlebars are on sale at Competitive Cyclist for $55.
01-26-22, 03:53 PM
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Put one of the$e on that adapter
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...readless-stem/
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...readless-stem/
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Lots of choices on Ebay. But all of them are butt ugly. In fact I would go as far as to say all attempts to adapt 31.8mm bars to a classic quill stem bike will end up looking butt ugly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373859184336
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254583535432
https://www.ebay.com/itm/351784121927
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373859184336
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254583535432
https://www.ebay.com/itm/351784121927
01-26-22, 04:55 PM
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Whew! the first ones are really horrible, the second ones are horrible and the third ones get here in April. I'll see how the simple solution works. I think a good stem clamp choice can soften the visuals, but that's TBD.
01-26-22, 07:12 PM
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I also had this issue whilst modernising my 1990 Cannondale Black Lightning…
ended up with a expander as couldn’t find a quill that would do modern bars
ended up with a expander as couldn’t find a quill that would do modern bars
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The threadless adapter referenced in post #5 is the easiest/cheapest solution. With the right stem and some aesthetic spacers it can look pretty elegant too.
01-29-22, 07:47 AM
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Another vote for Nitto UI-12
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For sure they are not sleek but they are functional. Personally I prefer four bolts to adaptor, spacers, and ahead stem.
