Raleigh Competition replacement stem?
01-18-23, 05:43 PM
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Raleigh Competition replacement stem?
I just picked up a lovely 1974 Raleigh Carleton Competition. It has the original GB stem, but i think I need it to go a little higher than the GB wants to go. What would be a good replacement? Not sure about sizing, my past bikes have been a little later vintage. I don't want anything that would look out of place on the bike, I still want drop bars and the reach is fine. Just wondering if a standard 1" quill will work or if there's something eccentric about the sizing.
Also, what would the clamp diameter be on this GB stem?
Also, what would the clamp diameter be on this GB stem?
01-18-23, 07:12 PM
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I just picked up a lovely 1974 Raleigh Carleton Competition. It has the original GB stem, but i think I need it to go a little higher than the GB wants to go. What would be a good replacement? Not sure about sizing, my past bikes have been a little later vintage. I don't want anything that would look out of place on the bike, I still want drop bars and the reach is fine. Just wondering if a standard 1" quill will work or if there's something eccentric about the sizing.
Also, what would the clamp diameter be on this GB stem?
Also, what would the clamp diameter be on this GB stem?
I have used these Nitto Stems in the past with good results.
https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-ntc-...xoC4ekQAvD_BwE
They have more height than most regular stems but are not crazy long like a Nitto Technomic.
01-18-23, 07:51 PM
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All my Raleighs take a 25.4 dia handlebar, not a 26.0.
01-18-23, 08:21 PM
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I would guess the clamp to 26.0. Are you thinking of running the original bars? I tend to replace handle bars that are vintage with something new. Less prone to failure.
I have used these Nitto Stems in the past with good results.
https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-ntc-...xoC4ekQAvD_BwE
They have more height than most regular stems but are not crazy long like a Nitto Technomic.
I have used these Nitto Stems in the past with good results.
https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-ntc-...xoC4ekQAvD_BwE
They have more height than most regular stems but are not crazy long like a Nitto Technomic.
01-18-23, 08:52 PM
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One thing you should include in your toolkit is a set of calipers. Harbor Freight sells them for cheap, and it looks like you've got a store in Brooklyn. An inexpensive one will sett you back $10. Just remember what Rear Admiral Grace Hopper said:
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A must-have for every toolbox. Old-school vernier calipers are C &V cool but the digital ones are better for noobs or aging eyes.
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I'm a vernier guy from way back but digital calipers are SO handy, especially when working with both SAE and Metric on a regular basis. A simple tap of a button and the conversion is done for you and since I'm a "vernier guy from way back" that aging eyes thing has started to come into play...... a lot.
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