Fitting quill stem adapter 1 1/8" (31.8mm bar size)

[@leestimson12]

I have a few older bikes with the 1 inch steer tube and want to update one to newer drop bars. This was very informative and helping with my thinking on the matter. I think I will do the conversion on one of them. Thanks for the video from Michigan USA.

[@coaltrain4423]

This is one of the most excellent examples as to why you don’t mess with anything when you don’t have a clue about what you are doing or how to do it.In only that regard,this is an excellent video.It appears to me he’s trying to get rid of his girlfriend.I hope she saw the video before she tried out the bike.

[@reginaldscot165]

It works fine with no issues in the last few years. I now use that frame as a gravel bike and have done MTB trails on it… no issues with the stem or headset so far. 🙂

[@mrk1075]

At this point at 3:15 all you had to do was take a mallet/hammer and tap down on the stem bolt to unstick the wedge nut.

[@JorgeRodriguez-ei2gi]

Really looks good, female will be happy.

[@brosettastone7520]

get ya hands dirty man! Its part of the process! :)

[@billzielke6798]

Could you have used the wedge from the old quill and saved some time grinding down the new one?

[@reginaldscot165]

bill zielke I did consider that but off camera I found that the thread of the 2 quills was different. Good point though.

[@welshe222]

I did buy one of these adaptors, it fits inside perfect, but my headset moves under pressure

[@reginaldscot165]

Sorry I can’t say without seeing your bike. 🙂 hope you fixed it.

[@welshe222]

@@reginaldscot165 Yeah turns out all i needed was an additional spacer, the headset went too far into the bike frame which makes 0 sense, but the problem fixed when i added another spacer haha

[@m4ty2s_shreds]

Helped me so mutch!!! ty

[@reginaldscot165]

You are welcome!

[@PompeyCyclist]

You're gonna have a problem when you try to fit the front brake cable because the cable stop is integrated into your old stem.

[@reginaldscot165]

+The Pompey Cyclist I made a cable hanger. :)

[@busog97641]

5:43 I wanted to say to you 'unlock the rack and get the bicycle a spin within the rack and it might slide / fall out'.

[@trailmark6577]

very helpful mate

[@streglof]

Nice project! Which type of Decathlon bike is that?

[@reginaldscot165]

It’s not, it’s an old steel frame, I believe 1980s

[@raff5604]

A little long winded but a good final result. Nice job.

[@reginaldscot165]

Raff a valid criticism. 👍🏻 Thanks for your comment. 🙂

[@therealkakkamakkara]

Mechanically it would have been better/safer to cut the adapter shorter. (At the same angle as previously). As now you are clamping against a sloping surface and smaller diameter. A good jolt and the wedge can work itself to the upper portions of the steerer tube with the larger diameter. Meaning your handlebars will be loose. Good show either way.

[@reginaldscot165]

Great suggestions 👍🏻 I re-built this Bike last year as a gravel bike and so far it's been through some pretty rugged terrain. River crossings, rainforest trails, rocks, sand and big potholes and so far the only thing to fail was the rider. 😂 Thanks for your comment 🙂👍🏻

[@therealkakkamakkara]

@@reginaldscot165 Thanks for the assurance. Often things work out ok anyway. Good is good enough.

[@uphillfreewheeler]

I hope all goes well on the test ride.

[@reginaldscot165]

front brake not fixed yet, but took her round the car park and she seems fine. :)

[@kev379]

Is that type of adapter good or bad, because some people say it’s dangerous and all that stuff

[@reginaldscot165]

Seems ok to me, it's thick and well built (the one I have) and for the last 2 years it's been on my gravel bike and it seems to be holding up off road very well. 🙂👍🏻

[@bobbydigital7482]

2 things that I’ve learned in my 37 years never trust a guy to work on a bike who wears latex gloves or at least gloves that don’t fit or a guy who takes the face of the stem all the way off to put bars on

[@reginaldscot165]

2 things in 37 years.... excellent 🙂👍🏻

[@stevewalther9965]

I have an old trek with a 22.2 quill and a 25 something handlebar. I want a thicker handlebar. So if you know how to find a 1 inch quill adapter that fits a 31 something handlebar then times it by pie (3.14). 3.14×14 psi÷e=mc sq. Then how many 12 oz beers can one drink if it's Wednesday. I would like to find a stem...bar...and...adapter. that can fit together.

[@reginaldscot165]

Hope you found it!

[@scottramsden3193]

Good video.Thanks.What size spacers would you use to adjust the handlebar height?..

[@reginaldscot165]

Thanks! Unfortunately you are a bit limited with this system

[@floydburkett2749]

looks good. any problems with the adaptor?

[@reginaldscot165]

Floyd Burkett none so far.

[@bnick25352535]

Nice video was wondering can the top cap be replaced with other top caps now that are 1 1/8.

[@reginaldscot165]

I believe so yes.

[@assortedexorcist2645]

Thank for this mate

[@reginaldscot165]

Your welcome

[@endliberalism4305]

Why can’t I find a 1 1/8 inch (28.6 mm) quill stem ? My project has come to a complete halt because of this issue. Is there a bicycle store where you live that has one of what I’m looking for ? Thank you

[@reginaldscot165]

No unfortunately most bike shops don't sell that sort of thing. However some can order it for you. Like our shop can.

[@endliberalism4305]

@@reginaldscot165 thankyou, I managed to muster up a solution IE 1 1/8” to 1” spacer, then a standard quill stem and a nice set of BMX handlebars with a 9” rise. This allows me to get rid of my folding handlebars on my E-Bike . It was the weak link and the hinge mechanism kept getting sloppy and was dicey to ride like this. I’ve been looking for a solution for over a month and local bicycle shops said they couldn’t help and it couldn’t be done. Frankly I think they just didn’t want to help but after scrubbing the internet I finally came up with a solution I’m happy with. Thank you ....

[@nathandean66]

that's what I need to do..what's the parts you put on called?

[@reginaldscot165]

Nathan Dean it's a quill stem adapter. 👍🏻

[@LordEspinaIII]

I bought the wrong adapter . Can I grind the 25.4 to 22.2mm ?

[@reginaldscot165]

That's a lot of grinding... in wouldn't personally. Better to send that one back and get the right one.

[@kris4645]

I would like to fit that adapter on my first 1996 Faggin classic or old road bike! Actually, my first road bike! I can't for the life of me, get use to the very low riding position, it's awful! Unfortunately,the stem is stuck or galvanized! I simply can't pull it out! I'm watching some KZbin videos, maybe I can see something useful to help me! Uhhh😢 Anyway, greetings from Croatia!😂

[@reginaldscot165]

Greetings from Brunei! 🇧🇳 😄

[@kris4645]

@@reginaldscot165 Greetings 😁😊

[@pozr4530]

Does anyone know if you are supposed to put a lot of grease on the adapter when installing it like Reginald did. I did this with the exact same Profile adapter into a titanium frame just like Reginald but I always have it in the back of my mind that I will loose steering and crash on steep downhills and die. Hoping someone in the know will respond.

[@reginaldscot165]

This frame is steel not titanium, but you will need enough grease to cover the entire surface of the aluminium adapter because if you don't the aluminium will bond to any other metallic surface over time, you will not get it out after that. It is the wedge in the base of the adapter which prevents it from coming loose, this bike has been ridden ever since this video was made and so far no problems. I wiped off any grease that I didn't need after the job but I wouldn't worry about using too much. Hopefully somebody else will also comment. Thanks for your question. All the best and stay safe.

[@pozr4530]

THANKS!!!

[@tjw21bath]

How did the twitchy short stem do for her confidence?

[@reginaldscot165]

Not a problem, she didn't ride very fast and it made it easy to reach. I built her a new bike now that's actually her size 🙂

[@danielgunawan5257]

That's so helpful! Is that fork tube size is 25,4 mm?

[@shhhdontshout]

Most likely.

[@taichihead42]

Hi Reggie, what brand of stem is that, do you have a product code. Thanks

[@reginaldscot165]

Sorry i dont remember.

[@taichihead42]

@@reginaldscot165 Thanks anyway.

[@potmonton8345]

amazing

[@Hadbhgfddggghbkknnn]

👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@reginaldscot165]

🖐🏻

[@paultinajero9733]

how did you introduce adapter it full?

[@reginaldscot165]

You lost me 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@MrIntensity12]

what did you do to the front brakes?

[@reginaldscot165]

I made my own adapter for it.

[@el_praciii]

What size is that stem?

[@reginaldscot165]

SupremeBLOX if I remember correctly it was a 50mm

[@cmdaltctr]

Thanks!

[@reginaldscot165]

Welcome

[@Kichologico]

spacers already exist xD

[@reginaldscot165]

That’s true. 👍🏻

[@RoboAnt1331]

knows about a reamer but doesn't know the difference between a buffing pad and a sanding/grinding disc.

[@reginaldscot165]

Anthony Bedont If you want to get really technical it was a zirconia flap disk. The best way to tell the difference is to get it spinning a few thousand rpm and then sit on it. 😊

[@RoboAnt1331]

Reginald Scot well in America there is a huge difference between a buffing pad and flap disc. one polishes and one takes metal away so when I here polishing pad I'm thinking of you standing there making the aluminum shiny.

[@reginaldscot165]

Anthony Bedont I didn't say polishing pad did I? I said buffing right? And if you want to get really technical... and a little pedantic all pads, polishing, buffing and grinding remove metal, just at slightly different amounts. 😉

[@RoboAnt1331]

All right true, true.

[@floydburkett2749]

Reginald Scot dont cry buddy. its ok

[@THATHATSALLFOLKS]

Just cut it shorter at the same angle

[@gaoshing1814]

do u know what tool shoud i use to cut it shorter?(just like what u said)

[@fernandocruzhernandez451]

Estas muy verde ..para explicar tu trabajo. Como quiera gracias!!!

[@sidewalks22]

O sea que vos pensas q el vato no se explica de un forma experta; kiza es nuevo el fulano

[@reginaldscot165]

Welcome

[@Freddot-1]

They viewers don’t care about your girl or her bike accident.

[@reginaldscot165]

I'm sure for some that's true.

[@ConTodayTempo]

you unscrewed the quill too much you're only supposed to losen it so the expansion of the two pieces that tighten the quill in place reduces so you can pull the quill out from the frame no good making tutorials if you don't actually know what you're doing lol

[@reginaldscot165]

They do say it's good to learn from others mistakes. I certainly did. 😊

[@BroMike-vk3sj]

hahahaha!!!

[@reginaldscot165]

im glad you are so happy. :)