'Oversized'?

markdavidhill
markdavidhill Posts: 279
edited April 2012 in Workshop
What does 'oversized' mean when referring to a stem?

Thx.
Team Madison Genesis Volare & Condor Super Acciaio

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  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    There are oversized and normal handebars. Older bikes had handlebars that were 1"/23mm for the entire length, even at the stem clamp area.

    Most bars are now 'oversized', where they get fat for the 6" around the stem mounting area - 31.8mm is now almost completely standard. It improves stifness.

    An 'oversize' stem stem is to fit an oversize set of bars.
  • markdavidhill
    markdavidhill Posts: 279
    Perfect answer. Thank you.
    Team Madison Genesis Volare & Condor Super Acciaio

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