From: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net> Subject: Re: [CR]GB Stem was: For sale; Vintage items for sale on Ebay.
> The stem mentioned below is, I believe, a 1970's stem which was only used
> on Raleigh International's. I do not recal those stems being available to
> the public on their own or via other bicycle kit - only ever seen them
> with the recessed nut on Raleigh International's. Just an observation of
> mine - nothing concrete to back it up. Other recollections?
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT 06071
I have a stem like that in an 11cm length that came as OEM on my 77 Raleigh Super Course. The flush mount expander bolt gives it away as a (late?) 70's item. I have an older similar stem with an exposed hex head expander bolt.
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa