26.0 mm stem and 25.4 mm handlebar. Will it work?

SStumpjump · Jan 14, 2010

I have a really nice NOS ControlTech road ahead stem.
This has a clamp diameter of 26.00 mm. But I would like to fit it with a mountainbike handlebar for my commuter bike. This is 25.4 mm though.
Does anybody know if this stem will be able to clamp the handlebar securely, without damaging anything?

Tel · Jan 14, 2010

You'll just have to try it, but personally I'd shim it with a strip of Coke can.

SStumpjump · Jan 14, 2010

Yup. Might be a good idea. Heard bad things about that type of shimming though. Will it wear out over time? Maybe I should use a strip of can from a strong beer, or something like that...

barry2017 · Jan 14, 2010

I'm a big lad, and I've had a few beater bikes with coke can shims.
If you're really bothered, though get a piece of .3mm aluminium and make the exact one.

Old Ned · Jan 15, 2010

Use a Diet Coke can for extra weight saving

dbmtb · Jan 15, 2010

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detomaso · Jan 16, 2010

Just get a 25.4-26.0 shim for about £6-£7. Less hassle and no risk of slicing your fingers compared to chopping up a coke can.

SStumpjump · Jan 18, 2010

detomaso":1jgfpvda said:
Just get a 25.4-26.0 shim for about £6-£7. Less hassle and no risk of slicing your fingers compared to chopping up a coke can.

Hmmm. Might try a find one of those.

Thanks.

detomaso · Jan 18, 2010

You'll find then on most fixed gear/roadie websites

SStumpjump · Jan 20, 2010

detomaso":1pt32ick said:
You'll find then on most fixed gear/roadie websites

Thanks!

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