Re: [CR]GB Stem was: For sale; Vintage items for sale on Ebay.

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

From: "Pete Geurds" <raleighpro@dejazzd.com>
To: "classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR]GB Stem was: For sale; Vintage items for sale on Ebay.
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:59:21 -0500
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From: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net> Subject: Re: [CR]GB Stem was: For sale; Vintage items for sale on Ebay.


> The stem mentioned below is, I believe, a 1970's stem which was only used
> on Raleigh International's. I do not recal those stems being available to
> the public on their own or via other bicycle kit - only ever seen them
> with the recessed nut on Raleigh International's. Just an observation of
> mine - nothing concrete to back it up. Other recollections?
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT 06071

I have a stem like that in an 11cm length that came as OEM on my 77 Raleigh Super Course. The flush mount expander bolt gives it away as a (late?) 70's item. I have an older similar stem with an exposed hex head expander bolt.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa