Stem size in a Nishiki Riviera mixte?

[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.

[LeicaLad]

Thanks. I believe I have my solution.

This is such a great forum. (insert genuflection here!)

Owen

[Tuckervill]

Also, you don't have to lose that foam padding. Soap it up really good with soapy water and it should twist right off. Not that you want to keep it??

Karen

[LeicaLad]

Thanks. Perhaps an idea.

My thinking is that if I can convince my wife to ride more (or increase her enjoyment of riding), she might later (be willing to) graduate to a better bike.

At that time, I'd re-install these original bars to sell it. It seems that people really want to buy their vintage bikes as close to original as possible (or as naked frames). This is a 1984, too.

Still, I didn't know about the trick to get that padding off. That raises other prospects.

But, I like that stem noted above. Still trying to sort out brake levers and whether I should switch to an easier shifter setup.

I'm still learning...

Thank you all for the ideas!

Owen