In a message dated 2/21/2002 10:38:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, brucerobbins@supanet.com writes:
> I'm sure I read it here but the best tip I've had is to place a flat piece
> of metal across the threaded hole in the stem and screw the bolt against
> that. That should open the stem out nicely but watch you don't overdo it.
Yes but for us real Neanderthals, with stems that take a nut and bolt you still have to come up with a wedge of some sort, preferrably without gouging the metal in the stem while you at it. Related question: What are older 3ttt Record stems supposed to measure in the clamp area? Mine is 25.85 and 25.9 depends on which direction you measure. A 26.0 bar is going to be fun to get in. There's always emory paper.......
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA