Harvey said
"It is expensive, but so is the frustration of the alternatives (I still can't rationalize buying one for myself at $200 + adapter to quill-type steerer). Of course, the only reason to note it here is to help you find the right fit for your vintage bike. At that point, you will certainly not deface a proper on-topic bike with such an ugly artifice, no matter how convenient you find front-loading stems. :-)
harvey sachs mcLean va"
I don't know if I like this either or just long for a Xtra long(taller) Nitto Technomic.But the Xtra long Nitto only comes with the basic not ultimate finish on the deluxe model (I have deluxe still not tall enough) There is a guy who makes custom stems...I just don't wanna deface with less than the best Technomic.Common Nitto just give me the ultimate finish on the taller Technomic Deluxe- I'll pay
Mark Cutrufelli Laurel, MD USA (where losin my belly is not an option)