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Beer_Is_So_Awesome /r/xbiking
5 points
1970-01-19 07:39:58.772 +0000 UTC

Yes, it’s a generic quill stem adapter I had already. I wouldn’t recommend that one— it has an awkward taper from 1-1/8” clamp to 1” quill insert that makes it hard to fit spacers to complete the look. If I were choosing one from new, I’d probably get the Origin8 one because it steps down efficiently and has a normal sized top cap that would sit flush against spacers.

The stem I used is a cheapie 35-deg x 70mm stem from Amazon that gave me the rise and reach I needed. Previously I had returned a 45-degree one that was the same price but almost twice the weight, and spectacularly ugly.

This stem comes in both common handlebar clamp sizes— 31.8mm (new) and 25.4mm (classic).

If you’re struggling with the reach, you might explore short-reach and compact-drop bars. Not all bars are shaped the same.