This is the method I've used to insert shims (which -- as others have said
-- work great once installed) as well as handlebars.
https://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/inserting-a-handlebar-into-a-stem/
It works perfectly, and the little nut/bolt/dime jig holds the stem open so
you have both
+1 on the shims being a pain to install. It's possible to get them in without
scratching the bars, but it takes some doing. I've never tried the brass
material, but now that I know it exists I may give it a shot.
P.S. I have a set of 26>25.4 Nitto shims. I you need them, I will sell them for
le
Sheldon:
My experience is same as Rene's. My work around was using only one piece
if the Nitto shim. While mechanically this may be incorrect, it's been in
there for a few years with no problem. Bob's suggestion of brass shim
stock is better. The Nitto stuff is I think stainless steel.
I
I have no problems using a shim. 0.010" brass shim stock is a perfect
thickness to mate 25.4 bars to a 26.0 stem. I got a piece at my local
hardware store. It's soft and malleable enough to open up and slip over
the bar easily. I round the corners to make sure there are no sharp edges
to sc
