Discord Components now has a range of quill stems that might be of interest to the group. In fact, we specifically developed these for Rivendell riders who wanted to run drop bars. There are a bunch of great bars available in 31.8 clamp diameters, and a decreasing number of good bars in 25.4 or 26mm. We've found the added stiffness of the larger bar helps with tracking over rough terrain, feels more solid with a loaded bike. Add in steel as the stem material, stiffness is further increased. 4 bolt faceplate means you can run alt bars or drops, and have plenty of clamping force.
Made in Massachusetts by Alex Meade of Alex Meade Bikeworks for Discord. Cerakoted gloss clear or satin black in Mass. Designed in Vermont by Discord.
200mm quill. 22.2 diameter quill.
These are available at a few Riv dealers: Analog Cycles, the Psychic Derailleur. Also available at a few Riv friendly but not Riv specific shops: C+L cycles in Montreal, Crumbworks in Japan.
-James / Discord Components