Standard bar + shims = oversize?

gt-arrowhead
gt-arrowhead Posts: 2,507
edited March 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, I've just ordered a Truvativ Hussefelt stem that takes an oversize bar. The only oversize bar I've got will look horrible on my bike because it is silver. I have shims though. If I put the shims on my standard bar will it then fit in my stem? I've only used the shims for a stem that takes a standard bar. I don't have an oversize stem for me to try it out either.

So will it fit? Or will I have to make so with a dodgey colour scheme.
Thanks.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Most bar shims are to fit old 22.2mm bars into a 25.4mm clamp, in which case they won't work to fit a 25.4mm bar into a 31.8mm clamp.

    Dodgy colour scheme until you have some black bars (don't spray them, it won't stick and will look even worse!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    There are shims to do any combo.

    I run some 22.2mm bars in a 31.8mm stem. Fine no issues.

    Just make sure you get the correct shims.
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