Reddit reviews SENQI Bicycle Aluminum Alloy Clamp Quill Stem 31.8mm
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Meterial:3D forge alloyBar Bore:Φ31.8mm, 17-angle gooseneck stemAppliance:Retro bicycles/Fixed gear/Commuter bicycles/MTB and so onFinish:Sand-blasted AnodizedPlease make sure to be right in size,before you place an order
Pretty sure this is the same stem but for way cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LNBC494/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It wouldn't have had that clamp diameter for the handlebars originally (or Japanese parts), previous owner would have swapped the stem too when they fitted the flat bars.
25.4 isn't really a weird size (the original clamp diameter would be maybe even harder to find bars for), it's just not really used nowadays (almost all bars, road and MTB are a universal 31.8 now), but it was the standard for MTBs for about 20 years.
You can get a fair few drop bars for 25.4mm, just search '25.4 drop bars'. Nitto are the main manufacturer of higher quality stuff.
Or alternative would be to get a new stem and 31.8 bars, you'd need a 1" quill stem for 31.8 bars like this:
https://www.amazon.com/SENQI-Bicycle-Aluminum-Alloy-31-8mm/dp/B01LNBC494
But I would say bear in mind the cost of converting bars vs selling the bike and buying something that already comes with drop bars, the total cost will probably be more than the bike is worth second hand, and won't increase it's value.
Also bear in mind effectively the sizing of the bike will change with conversion to drop bars. How much standover clearance do you have currently straddling the top tube with your feet flat on the ground?
You don’t have many options. Either buy the adaptors, some version of this thing or something really nice like this or a cheap one like this.
Depends on where you live. I bought a chromo trek 820 frame in good condition for $30 off craigslist the other day.
I love quill stems with removable face plates. I also love long quill stem adapters with threadless stems clamped on with removalable face plates. I hate not having the ability to adjust handlebar height easily and elegantly without crazy long steer tube sticking up out of the fork.
Look at this beautiful piece of art. If I were a steer tube, I'd want this inside of me.