Stem size in a Nishiki Riviera mixte?

[LeicaLad]

Dear All,

I need to swap out the bars and stem for this Nishiki Riviera I’m building for my wife. She wants upright.

I'm assuming that to remove the bar, I'd have to destroy that nice original padding. Thus, I'm looking to swap the stem and the handle bars.

BUT, what is the stem size for this bike? How do I determine, minus any tools or LBS willing to help?

Is this a “standard” size? Thank you.

[sarahspins]

The stem should be a standard 1" quill stem (these are 22.2mm). Some older bikes, but not many (mostly Schwinn's), as well as BMX bikes, use 21.1mm stems and those are MUCH harder to find in configurations that are like what you are probably wanting.

I bought this Kalloy stem for my Takara only to find out that I needed one of those smaller 21.1mm stems.. but it does fit in my Nishiki just fine (and may end up being used on another build.. which it seems is where most of the parts intended for the Takara are heading..).

[LeicaLad]

Oooh. Thank you. That's a nice looking stem and I especially like the rise. This will help it achieving the upright riding position they desire.

Just out of curiosity, what bars have you liked most for that upright ride?

Thanks, again.

Owen (LL)

[sarahspins]

I had planned on using VO porteur bars

Since my stem didn't work though, I have to either find one that will, or start looking for another mixte

[LeicaLad]

While not as cheap, I've seen really nice bars on an Electra mixte.

They sell them at: https://www.electrabike.com/store/

You have to look to the "Ticino Parts Collection", then at the bars. You can also look at the Ticino bikes for a better idea of the look.

Just because I'm a slow learner, do I understand that the VO bars WILL fit in that stem, but just didn't fit in your frame? (Sorry, I am a bit slow...) If they do, that may be my best combo for this Nishiki.

Thanks.

Owen

[sarahspins]

Just because I'm a slow learner, do I understand that the VO bars WILL fit in that stem, but just didn't fit in your frame? (Sorry, I am a bit slow...) If they do, that may be my best combo for this Nishiki.

Yep, that's exactly it.. my steer tube is just too small.