Hi lightweight bike lovers! I just brought home a nice '71 Raleigh International. The bike's in very good original condition, but has an AVA handlebar stem (the one with the hollow top), and unmarked bars. Might this be the same stem and bars that I've heard horror stories about? Are these stems really an accident waiting to happen? No, I don't see any cracks yet, but should I be concerned? I'm guessing that this is the original/correct stem and bars for a '71, but I'm not sure, as my '74 Int. uses a GB. Anyone know? Thanks,
Duane Kennard <p6man@home.com>