SWAP - either a stem or bars?

[KneesUp]

I have a Ritchey stem and some Giant compact drop bars.

Unfortunately the stem has a 25.4mm bar clamp, and the bars are 31.8mm, so I can't attach them to each other.

Is anyone interested in a swap of either the bars for 25.4mm ones, or the stem for a 31.8mm one?

The stem is aluminium, 100mm and with a rise - perhaps 15 degress, I'll check.

The bars are 40cm compact drop from a Giant Avail.

I'll get pictures up later - just popping this up now while I think on.

 

[John the Monkey]

Did you ever get this sorted out?

I've a couple of OS stems in the shed, (both FSA OS150s) but they're +/- 6 degree, and 90mm and 120mm, so possibly not what you're after.

 

[KneesUp]

Hi John

Sort of - the Avail bars are lighter, but I've since liberated some from a 1979 Peugeot that do fit in the stem I have:

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I haven't measure the angle on mine yet but it looks more than 6 degrees - I can't really test for fit until it's back together (bike was flat barred before).

I would prefer to use the Giant bars though as they're lighter and a nice shape - can I get back to you when I've re-assembeled? The 120 might be ok.

Cheers

 

[John the Monkey]

Sure, let me know. The 120 has been fitted, but is in good nick. The 90 has never been fitted and is as new. Both have a slightly unusual 36mm stack height (my Giant stem, and the FSA Gossamer I now have are 40mm).

 

[KneesUp]

Thanks. Will let you know.