Guy,
If the stem goes into the steertube 2.5" then it
doesn't seem to have a problem with stem diameter.
It's the ID tapering of the steertube that appears to
be the problem which you mentioned. I ride small
frames which usually have an 8.5cm headtube so I run
into this tapering problem alot. To get the stem low
enough, I usually cut the stem off and re-do the wedge
-this might be a solution for the steel stem but not
sure.
Derek Willburn
Long Beach, CA
> Hi to all,
>
> I have this Motobecane track bike frame set circa
> 1973-73. I aquired a steel Cinelli Milano handlebar
> stem for it. The dang stem doesn't fit. It goes into
> the headtube about 2in-2.5in and hangs up because
> the tube is tapering in. Question is did Motobecane
> or French builders use a smaller steering tube than
> typical, 22mm? This has got me pretty confused
> because I have a everyday steel NR strada headset on
> it right now so I figure the OD is standard. No
> clue...what do I do?
>
> Thanks
> Guy Apple
> Sunnyvale CA
>
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>
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