Peter & Eric; Thank you for the help on this. I changed both auctions, and pulled the 1950s statement. This is why at the bottom of my auction page I put the following disclaimer.
"My record and reputation on Ebay as an honest seller is very important to me, and all auction ads are based on my knowledge of the item on sale. As my knowledge is not perfect, if you see a possible error in my ad, please feel free to write me through Ebay"
I stated collecting about 12-13 years ago, and unlike some on the list whohave knowledhe that goes back much further, mine does not, so I rely on other scources, old catalogues etc to help date componants. It's difficult at best to accumulate all this knowledge in a short time span.
Best regards, Peter Naiman Glendale, WI
Pete Geurds <raleighpro@dejazzd.com> wrote: From: "Eric Elman" 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