Product Description
This gorgeous shiny stem is a bit of a mystery. Its quill decal was used on Belleri (BF) stems, and the same faux lug shape was used on a Guid stem (which was made by Belleri). Neither brand seems to have a match for this stem. The polish and the hardware are MUCH nicer than you typically see on French stems from BF, Atax, Phillipe, AVA, Caminade, etc. The quill bolt head is especially nice looking, quite rounded and detailed. The polish is a near mirror polish, but not quite mirror. This is a great upgrade for your vintage French randonneuse, French racing bicycle like a Jeunet, LeJeune, Mercier, or PX-10. This is truly something special.
Condition
Near mint well preserved shape! Zero rust on hardware, inner bolts. Some of that micro-pitting you see on old alloy here and there. The polish has a couple little inconsistent/fuzzy areas but overall looks wonderful with minimal actual scratches. I don't see any chips or damage. Worthy of most any show bike.
Details
- Insertion: 22mm, obsolete French standard
- Length: 70mm
- Bar clamp: 25mm
- Aluminum
- Weight: 226g