1930's/40'/50's Vintage Presto underslung track stem+Stratalite bars, Airlite hubs, head clip type stem+Maes shape steel bars

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anidel

The headclip stem I have got won't let the handlebars slide in. This is, however, a tad too long for my fork steerer? and too short as a stem :/
And it doesn't really make sense to have the track stem albeit it looks amazing.

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ElGato in reply to @anidel

The headclip stems have a smaller diameter than later bars.

The shaft on that stem could be cut if needed but the reach could still be too short for you.

You can always use a standard 1" stem of the length needed until you find a head clip of the same length.
A shorter stem, assuming it is not too short for you, would give you a more upright cycling position.

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anidel in reply to @ElGato

I was trying to fit the Il Primo bars you gave me. No luck.
For now I'm using the Il Primo stem you also gave me, albeit black, but that one broke on the top around the nut (will post pictures).
Still safe to use as it is held in place by the headclip anyway.

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