1960's stem recommendation

[joe1983]

Hi, I am nearing the end of my Merlin resto and feel the need for a period stem to finish it off. It is currently like this:

But a honey Brooks B17 special, brooks straps, new tubs, red bar tape and cables are on route.

It is fitted with an 80's cinelli stem and I think it deserves a stem more befitting its' 1963 vintage. Any recommendations, or anyone got one? The bars are Cinelli Giro D'italia if that makes a difference.

(Doesn't have to be spot on 60's as a few of the parts are 1970 or so)

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[Old Ned]

Ambrosio, Cinelli steel, Pivo, Milremo, GB (and many more!) all possible.

But make sure the bar diameter fits, Cinelli alloy are larger than most.

 

[Grannygrinder]

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i've got a 70's Atax one currently residing in a Motobecane frame. Might not be high enough quality for you. I'll send you a pic if you are interested.

 

[joe1983]

Thanks old ned, I like the look of the Cinelli steel stem, now I just have to find one and hope it fits!

 

[Elev12k]

Titan?

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=65887

 

[joe1983]

yep that Titan would be perfect. You don't have 2 do you?!

 

[Elev12k]

Yes, I do, but one has an issue and is for displaypurposes. I assume you want to ride your bike.

What length do you need?

 

[joe1983]

Yep the bike is to be ridden, not by me unfortunately. This was my first road build and I realised part way through it is just too small for me - so stem length unimportant