David Ross wrote:
>I'm looking for a "pair" (just one, actually) of alloy
>drop bars, suitable for a '50s British lightweight
>resto project. Here's the kicker - I need the "narrow
>section" 7/8" bars. I would prefer 41cm (16") or
>larger c-t-c. Reynolds, GB, others considered.
>Condition good+.
I very much doubt that such a thing exists. The tradition was to use the 7/8" (22.2 mm) size for steel bars, but aluminimimumiminum [British spelling] bars would be 15/16" (23.8 mm)
This custom applied to upright and drop bars...I own a pair of Hiduminium GB All Rounders that are 15/16".
Sheldon "Uh-Uh" Brown
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