I think Dave's right. Remove the extension portion of the stem, take the portion of the stem that fits in the headtube and spin it 180 degrees, and then re-insert the extension portion. Now it's a 'deep drop' racing style stem. That's what it looks like to me anyway.
David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Brandon
> Davis
> Sent: April 22, 2003 1:44 PM
> To: DavidS4410@aol.com
> Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]eBay outing - early BSA
>
>
> I don't think so Dave; it appears to me to be an adjustable stem
> (semi-common on track bikes of the period ...well, AFAIK) ...kind of like
> the "Major Taylor" adjustable stems I've seen (well, "seen" on eBay at
> least).
>
> I've never seen one that had this kind of angle on it though (doesn't look
> bent, either). Pretty "modern", eh? (Is ANYthing design-wise really
> "modern"?)
>
> I was wonder what the hole in the head-tube junction was for, though.
> Anyone?
>
> --- brandon davis ---
> -- sacramento, ca --
>
>
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 9:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [CR]eBay outing - early BSA
>
>
> I wondered if this stem is backwards.
> Dave Staub
> Orange, Ca