Category Archives: Stems

Decaleurs for Aluminum Stems

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

Compass Bicycles now offers Grand Bois’ decaleur for classic aluminum stems. A decaleur is a small bracket mounted near the handlebars to secure the handlebar bag (the front rack holds the handlebar bag’s weight). A decaleur system has two parts: … Continue reading →

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Inserting a Handlebar into a Stem

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Inserting a handlebar into a classic stem requires a few simple tricks. Grand Bois stems are based on classic stems, and are not equipped with removable faceplates that can make installation easier. Classic stems have a number of advantages that … Continue reading →

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Stem Length and Frame Size

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

We recently received our first shipment of 110 mm-long Grand Bois stems. The fillet-brazed stems are available in 10 mm increments from 60 to 110 mm. Now riders of all sizes can use these beautifully crafted, super-strong stems and decaleurs. … Continue reading →

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Grand Bois Stems and Decaleurs

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Grand Bois recently introduced their new stems. The stems are fillet-brazed from steel tubing, then polished and triple-plated (copper, nickel, chrome) for a brilliant and durable finish. The special clamp bolts and the expander bolt are chrome-plated as well. The … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Nitto

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Our friends from Tokyo Fixed in London visited Nitto and took this neat video. In addition to their own products, Nitto makes Grand Bois handlebars and racks. Enjoy!

Posted in Handlebars, Racks/Bags, Stems, Uncategorized | 8 Comments