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Stem Change to Shorter Reach ?
I'm thinking of changing my stem on my Ridley X-Ride to a 70mm..? I'm having some problems with arthritis. Don't suppose anyone has a 70mm road stem lying about their workshop; they wan't to get rid of - cheap.
black if possible ..
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/brand-x-mtb-stem/rp-prod118997
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/STOON3D/on-one-hot-box-stem
HALFORDS & Ribble only have the LOGO type 26mm bars.
Merlin best at £15. if they have a 70mm length. Wiggle out of stock, ..
Thanks for the links.. not a bad price if they have 70mm in stock... Just off to have a look.
Your help appreciated..
If no one comes through Spokely is showing a Deda at Halfords for £11.99 http://www.halfords.com/cycling/parts/headsets-stems/deda-elementi-logo-... - postage free if you reserve and pick up in store
or similar at Ribble http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Deda-Logo-Handlebar-Ste...
or £15 for similar at merlin http://www.merlincycles.com/deda-zero1-road-stem-70mm-78174.html
Not sure what bar diameter you'd need but it's finding loads listed from all retailers