Toni Theilmeier wrote:
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> Found a rather nice 1954 Titan-stem today to which I would like to
> attach Maes-handlebars. Problem with these is that the sleeve, on which
> one finds the names and the map of Belgium and so on has come loose, it
> seems. Is this just a matter of squeezing harder by tightening the
> bolt, or are the bars damaged?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Regards,
>
> Toni Theilmeier, Belm, Germany.
I've got these on a few bikes. The sleeve is a tight slip fit on the bar. Tighten the stem and the "problem" disappears.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena CA
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