nitropeddler
Retro Newbie
Hello,
Just picked up a 90's Raleigh Nitro last night and have decided to give her some TLC and get out on her. Having inspected her the frame seems to be in perfect condition, and the overall condition of the bike is unloved. With the purchase of some new parts I should have a great weekend bike.
The first conundrum I came across is the stem/thin fork setup. The stem for the handlebars is integrated into the top of the fork coming out of the head tube. It is very thin. My query is how I may be able to attach a modern stem to the fork?
The top of the fork seems far too thin to attach a modern stem to.
If anyone has an insight as to how I may be able to do this it would be great. I really don't fancy using the old 45 degree headset for the rest of its use, also it probably weighs a lot!
TIA
pic of bike included
Just picked up a 90's Raleigh Nitro last night and have decided to give her some TLC and get out on her. Having inspected her the frame seems to be in perfect condition, and the overall condition of the bike is unloved. With the purchase of some new parts I should have a great weekend bike.
The first conundrum I came across is the stem/thin fork setup. The stem for the handlebars is integrated into the top of the fork coming out of the head tube. It is very thin. My query is how I may be able to attach a modern stem to the fork?
The top of the fork seems far too thin to attach a modern stem to.
If anyone has an insight as to how I may be able to do this it would be great. I really don't fancy using the old 45 degree headset for the rest of its use, also it probably weighs a lot!
TIA
pic of bike included