21.1 stem?

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  • Yesterday I tried to fit the stem in a Reynolds 531 frame and I noticed the stem didn't fit for about 1mm.
    I searched on the internet and I think what a need is a 21.1mm stem.
    Does anybody know where I can find one?
    Also, I read that some people have sanded a standard 22.2mm steam down to 21.1.

    Any ideas?

    thanks

  • i have a 21.1 old school bmx stem if its appropriate for what you wanna build.
    exc cond £10.
    sanding down stems is very time consuming!

  • fucks sake - I hate to be a pedantic bastard but this thread is in the wrong place

  • Thanks overandout but I'm looking for a vintage stem, like the standard 22.2.
    I don't think a bmx stem would look right on the bike...but thanks anyways

  • I was going to say that this was a French standard issue, but I don't think it is. Standard is 22.2, that is correct. There is a French standard at 22.0, 22.2 stems are often sanded to fit.
    As ever, Sheldon Brown (rip) has the information:
    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html
    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html#stem

    Worryingly, I am using the "death stem" on my fixed gear... hmmm.

  • the tricky part of sanding the stem down is to do it evenly, otherwise it can crack, so I’ve been told...

  • It's a BMX stem.

    Is it an old Raleigh?

  • I'm not sure; the frame only has a sticker that says Reynolds 531.
    I think the problem comes from the fork...

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