The shim I cut to use the 25.4 handlebars with a 26mm stem wasn’t holding very well, so I picked up a replacement stem with a 25.4mm clamp. \u00a0A Nitto Technomic stem, 150mm tall – great fit and finish, and it’s installed. \u00a0The bars are on and the brake levers are reinstalled and positioned as best I can without riding it.<\/p>\n
Got out for a short ride, and the stem\/handlebar\/lever positions are good.\u00a0 Now the mechanicals are finished.<\/p>\n
I wrapped the handlebars and finished the ends, but I think the right side ended a little too close to the stem.\u00a0 I have a GUB gps mount that fits on that side of the bars, so I might redo the end.\u00a0 Removing a half inch would give better clearance for the front brake cable.<\/p>\n
Barring that change, or even including it if you’re generous, the ST600 is finally ready for the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The shim I cut to use the 25.4 handlebars with a 26mm stem wasn’t holding very well, so I picked up a replacement stem with a 25.4mm clamp. \u00a0A Nitto Technomic stem, 150mm tall – great fit and finish, and it’s installed. \u00a0The bars are on and the brake levers are reinstalled and positioned as … <\/p>\n