Scott Drop-in question...

my recollection is that they came in 26.0 and 26.4 diameter.

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I have a new Scott Drop in bar, but no box or paperwork. There is no

metal

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sleeve at the top center of the bars, the bars don't bulge at all where

the

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stem would go, they are a consistent width all the way along the bars.

What

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clamp size would these be???

You need the split shim that goes in the middle. Your handlebar clamp needs a place to be attached
to. It's a strenth issue. Dominick
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You need the split shim that goes in the middle. Your handlebar clamp needs a place to be attached
to. It's a strenth issue. Dominick

See bikepro.comscottdrop.htmlOpen ↗, which inexplicably still has the c.-
1997 info on Scott drop handlebars. It's a miniature wayback machine for bike geeks.

According to that page, both the regular and "LF" versions of the drop-in bars require a collar or
shim. This is unlike the "AT" series of straight bars, whose LF versions were swaged so that the
center section had the appropriate clamp diameter without a shim.

AFAIK nobody makes a stem with a 7/8" clamp diameter, which is what you'd need in this case. Even
so, the bars were not designed to be used without a collar so I wouldn't feel safe without one.

JLS

kb said:

I have a new Scott Drop in bar, but no box or paperwork. There is no metal sleeve at the top
center of the bars, the bars don't bulge at all where the stem would go, they are a consistent
width all the way along the bars. What clamp size would these be???

7/8". There are two-part sleeves ( as used on such bars as Profile Aero-1) to bring that out to 25.4
or to 26.0

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Seeing this thread reminds me of the Scott Drop in 2's that I use to have. normal road handlebar
with an extention that went from the end of the bar towards the bike headtube parrallel to the tops
of the handlebar.

I bought them cause lemond used them and used em for years as they were super comfy in ving an
extra position.

Curious does anyone know of a manuafacturer who still makes something like this? I could do
with a pair.

check out bikepro.comscottdrop.htmlOpen ↗

for a pic.

cheers and sorry for the highjack of the thread...

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You need the split shim that goes in the middle. Your handlebar clamp needs a place to be
attached to. It's a strenth issue. Dominick

See bikepro.comscottdrop.htmlOpen ↗, which inexplicably still has the
c.-1997 info on Scott drop handlebars. It's a miniature wayback machine for bike geeks.

According to that page, both the regular and "LF" versions of the drop-in bars require a collar or
shim. This is unlike the "AT" series of straight bars, whose LF versions were swaged so that the
center section had the appropriate clamp diameter without a shim.

AFAIK nobody makes a stem with a 7/8" clamp diameter, which is what you'd need in this case. Even
so, the bars were not designed to be used without a collar so I wouldn't feel safe without one.

JLS

This is funny..... I think I have the shims you speak of. I always though they were meant to put
under the tape in the bends of the bar for a more comfy hand position! Why? Because the first pair I
had a -long- time ago had a shim pre-installed, I'm positive, and it also came with the two pieces.
Or am I still missing something?? How were the two pieces meant to be held in place while sliding
the stem into position?? Even though they weren't stiff, I always loved these bars.

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kb said:

I have a new Scott Drop in bar, but no box or paperwork. There is no

metal

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

sleeve at the top center of the bars, the bars don't bulge at all where

the

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

stem would go, they are a consistent width all the way along the bars.

What

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

clamp size would these be???

7/8". There are two-part sleeves ( as used on such bars as Profile Aero-1) to bring that out to
25.4 or to 26.0

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Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971

For example, in this auction, the bar seems to have the sleeve
pre-installed, doesn't look like two pieces:

cgi.ebay.comeBayISAPI.dllOpen ↗

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This is funny..... I think I have the shims you speak of. I always though they were meant to put
under the tape in the bends of the bar for a more comfy hand position! Why? Because the first pair
I had a -long- time ago had a shim pre-installed, I'm positive, and it also came with the two
pieces. Or am

I

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still missing something?? How were the two pieces meant to be held in

place

Quoted message said:

while sliding the stem into position?? Even though they weren't stiff, I always loved these bars.

"A Muzi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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kb said:

I have a new Scott Drop in bar, but no box or paperwork. There is no

metal

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

sleeve at the top center of the bars, the bars don't bulge at all

where

Quoted message said:

the

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

stem would go, they are a consistent width all the way along the bars.

What

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

clamp size would these be???

7/8". There are two-part sleeves ( as used on such bars as Profile Aero-1) to bring that out to
25.4 or to 26.0

--
Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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Quoted message said:

kb said:

I have a new Scott Drop in bar, but no box or paperwork. There is no

metal

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

sleeve at the top center of the bars, the bars don't bulge at all where

the

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

stem would go, they are a consistent width all the way along the bars. What clamp size would
these be???

Quoted message said:

"A Muzi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

7/8". There are two-part sleeves ( as used on such bars as Profile Aero-1) to bring that out to
25.4 or to 26.0

kb said:

This is funny..... I think I have the shims you speak of. I always though they were meant to put
under the tape in the bends of the bar for a more comfy hand position! Why? Because the first pair
I had a -long- time ago had a shim pre-installed, I'm positive, and it also came with the two
pieces. Or am I still missing something?? How were the two pieces meant to be held in place while
sliding the stem into position?? Even though they weren't stiff, I always loved these bars.

They are easily slipped into the stem around the bar. The stem clamps the shims and bar together.

But do you have the _right_ shims? Do note the resulting outer diameter.

If you use the "25.4" set in a 26.0 stem you'll risk the bar slipping. It's a good habit to stand in
front of the bike and put your full weight on the brake levers after tightening a handlebar in a
stem. Because of the natural weight shift to the front when braking, and because you're supporting
yourself on those levers when braking, you want to know everything's secure before you ride.

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Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Not a good idea to use shims in a handlebar/stem combo. It will slip for sure. I had some of these bars with a shim and over time the bars always tended to slip and no amount of retightening will fix that.

BaCardi said:

Not a good idea to use shims in a handlebar/stem combo. It will slip for sure. I had some of these
bars with a shim and over time the bars always tended to slip and no amount of retightening will
fix that.

The first year Scott bars were supplied with a straight 7/8 center and two pairs of shims, 25.4 and
26.0. Of course a typical amateur installation with the wrong shims and a dry stem bolt will
predictably slip.

The notable shimmed bar, the Profile Aero-1, not only used that system, but didn't slip with the
rider's upper body hiked out well in front of the stem in triathlons.

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