Re: [CR]Adjustable track stem question

(Example: Racing:Beryl Burton)

Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:42:45 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Adjustable track stem question
References: <006901c3e2ef$43951250$aebe0b18@C1921978A>


Tom Sanders wrote:
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>On what I had been told is a Cinelli stem, I notice that the bit that slides back and forth and holds the handlebar says "Pivo" on it. This would mean it is a Pivo brand Stem?

Yes...
>The stem has a Moon shaped cutout on each side of the lug at the rear. Could this be a Cinelli stem with just the little sliding bit made by Pivo?

No...
>I had been going to get it re-plated, but if it is not a Cinelli would it be worth the $50+ for the work?

No...
>I have never heard of Pivo before, anyone have an insight here?

A French brand; economy stuff from what I've seen...

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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