[CR] Raleigh RRA Stems

(Example: Framebuilding:Brazing Technique)

From: "Mick Butler" <pariscyclesuk@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR] Raleigh RRA Stems
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:24:49 +0000


Peter Kohler was recently asking about RRA handlebar extensions (Stems). Raleigh fitted their own special steel RRA stem to these machines but in the pursuit of speed and lightness many of the crack riders changed to the Reynolds All.In.One.Stem. This stem was introduced in 1948 and made from aircraft aluminum. It had an attractive cast scroll lug, in the then fashionable continental style. Supplied in either Head-clip or expander type. This is a very attractive looking extension. Can supply a picture if interested please contact off list.

Best wishes and be lucky. Michael Butler Huntingdon UK.