AVA Spearpoint Lugged Style Quill Stem - 75 mm 1" French VTG 60s/70s Handlebar

AVA Spearpoint Lugged Style Quill Stem - 75 mm 1" French VTG 60s/70s Handlebar

✓ Original part - in production from the 1960s to the 1970s
✓ Lightweight for the era - just 261 grams
✓ Checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping


AVA stem, hailing from France and in production from the 1960s to the 1970s. Made from aluminium/steel and weighing in at 261 grams - pretty lightweight for a stem at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.

The stem's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked and graded as very good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.



OVERVIEW


Condition - Very Good
Production Era - 1960s & 1970s
Country - French
Material - Aluminium / Steel
Weight - 261 g
Stock Code - U-ST164V



TECHNICAL INFO


Extension Length (ctc)* - 75 mm
Quill Size - 1" French
Steerer Size (ID) - 22.0 mm (French)
Total Shaft Height - 145 mm
Clamp Size - 25.0 mm

*See help section.



SHIPPING & TAXES


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HELP SECTION


Extension Length (ctc)* - we measure from the centre of the handlebar clamp to the centre of the shaft, to the point where the stem bolt passes through, to the nearest 5 mm. We always take this measurement in a straight line through middle of the extension, not along the top. In some cases the stem may be stamped with a different extension length as some manufacturers measured differently, but we always use our own measurement for consitency.

Quill Size - the most common size for classic and vintage road bikes is 1", this should be the same as the outside diameter of your fork's steerer column. Oversized steerers found on mountain bikes and later road bikes will be either 1 1/8" or 1 1/4".

Steerer Size (ID) - this is the most important measurement when checking the stem fits your bike. This should match the measurement of the inside of your fork's steerer column, where the stem will be inserted. The standard size for road quill stems was 22.2 mm, or 22.0 mm in France until the 1980s.

Total Shaft Height - measured from the top where the expander bolt head sits, to the bottom of the stem's shaft. To give you an idea of how high the stem can be set, there should be an absolute minimum of 50 mm inserted into the fork steerer, although most stems come with a 'minimum insertion line' to help with this.

Clamp Size - this should match the outside diameter of your handlebars and should be as close as possible to ensure a good and safe fit.