• Body length: 130 mm (measured from a profile view of the stem body as a straight line that extends from the center of the quill to the center of the bar clamp)

• Body angle: 72 degrees (or said another way...a negative 18 degree rise)

• Quill length: 75 mm (the distance between the limit line and the top of the quill...inclusive of the dust cover, if applicable)

• Clamp: 25.8 to 26.0 mm (fairly common sizing for many vintage drop handlebars)

• Quill diameter: 22.2 mm (common size compatible with most 1" threaded forks)

• Weight: 290 grams (per our digital postal scale and inclusive of all mounting hardware)

We have begun pulling some of these quill stems from our regular stocks and offering them at a modest discount due to finishing blemishes and/or shopwear...in addition to heavily shopworn boxes (in some cases). Honestly, we may be splitting hairs with some of these quill stems, as they still show fairly well overall, but upon close inspection, we have decided they are not quite as nice as our first quality offerings that sell for more money. The blemishes usually resemble forging/finishing imperfections coming out of the factory. In other words, we sometimes observe small/shallow dents, pin-sized holes, lines, etc. in the stem body that appear to be the result of an imperfect forging process. We believe this to be something that occurred at the factory, because the anodized finish does not appear to be disturbed in these areas...meaning the finishing/anodizing process was completed after the forging imperfections were created. We also see some instances where the stem may not have been properly cleaned prior to the anodized finishing work. More specifically, there may be some other cosmetic irregularities on the stem body (i.e., there may be some small/residual metal pieces, etc. that should have been cleaned/removed from the stem body, but were instead covered by the anodized finish). Lastly, we will sometimes identify shopwear (i.e., scuffs/scratches) in the anodized finish that is likely the result of several years of storage time. Now having said all of this, none of these stems are cosmetically perfect (including the first quality offerings that sell for more money). Although, we do our best to identify the few that appear to show more blemishes/shopwear, and make them available for a better deal...and that is what you are getting with this offering...a quill stem that still shows fairly well overall and at a little better pricing. Listing Update...We have begun updating the pictures to reflect the next stem that will sell among these cosmetic seconds. Although, please keep in mind the shopwear (scratches /scuffs) and blemishes do not always show up as well in the pictures as I would like...and just want to be honest with folks on this point. Please also note that while we have multiple quantities listed for sale, we will repeatedly update the pictures to reflect the next offering that will sell/ship.

Listing Update (To International Customers)...
This is not so much an update as it is a response to international customers requesting a less expensive shipping option for one of these stems. As we state in our Terms and Conditions, we cannot ship more expensive parts (including one of these stems) with a shipping service that does not include tracking and insurance, because we cannot afford to indemnify an international customer for a lost or damaged package out of our own pocket. So this generally requires that we ship one of these stems with US Postal Priority Mail International Shipping Service. Although, we understand this service has become quite expensive to most international destinations. With this in mind, there may be one other trackable and insurable shipping service that is less expensive (the US Postal Priority Mail International Padded Mailer). Now this is not an ideal option, because the triangular-shaped 3T stem boxes will just barely fit in one of these mailers (so the boxes will probably show-up in fairly rough shape to most international destinations). Although, we pack each of these stems quite well in additional bubble wrap, before shipping in it's original retail (triangular-shaped) box. So between this added layer of bubble wrap, the retail box and the aforementioned padded mailer (not to mention the insurance to cover any damage to the stem while en route), there should be little risk of damage (to the stem) or loss to a customer. As alluded to above, the retail box is probably a different story, but if you don't mind a heavily shopworn box upon receipt, then there is probably an opportunity to receive one of these stems for a slightly reduced Priority Mail International shipping rate. Lastly, please note the US Postal Priority Mail International Padded Mailer option will be the second option you will see upon checkout, so you will have to select this shipping option to receive the lower Priority Mail International shipping rate. I hope my notes are helpful concerning international shipping, but if you have any questions, please let me know.

Note to international customers regarding customs...
We also apologize to those that feel their country import taxes, duties and brokerage fees are excessive. As a small US business, we are required by customs' laws to declare each order as a retail sale. Additionally, the declared order value must be equal to total store purchases and/or winning auction bids (less any shipping costs, as these are not considered in the declared value). As a result, each customer will be responsible for paying his/her own country taxes, duties and brokerage fees, which will be collected upon delivery. Again, we apologize for these additional costs, but we cannot afford the penalties and fines that come with breaking customs' laws...so we have to strictly abide by them.