I don't think I'm snobbish about parts and components at all. Indeed, I can't afford what I want without spreading the cost over several months for a single item (Brooks saddle is presently a good example of this). However, I think I do have an appreciation for quality and it occurred to me as I looked at these photo's of my weekend ride that I have one ugly stem! Can one even still get threaded stems that could replace this adjustable thing I have? I hope so.
The pics were never intended to highlight this, but it's the first thing that stood out to me. Anyone know a good and reliable on-line "old parts" seller who could help me replace this thing?
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| This boardwalk is just over 1km long. |
As for the ride itself, pretty decent here on most days but the cold had caused some heaving in this boardwalk over the marsh and made for a pretty bumpy ride. This would have been better suited to a MTB today.
Your local dealer can still get a variety of quill stems from either J&B Imports or QBP. I have a couple of new stems on my bikes which would match yours, and they cost in the neighborhood of $35 to $40. Nitto stems will be roughly double that, and are overkill for a commuter (IMHO).
ReplyDeleteJon thanks for that. I don't know much about them so I appreciate the help. I seem to recall that the length was going to be an issue, but I'll look into it. That adjustable stem I have has just got to go!
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