Stem clamp diameter?

[British]

I have the opportunity to buy a nice new ti stem from a dealer at half price as it has a 26mm clamp and the dealer is switching to the "modern standard" of 31.8mm.

Would I be better to move to this new standard and pass on the opportunity? Is 31.8 the way to go? Are many bars designed for this diameter?

Thanks.

[Too Tall]

There never was anything wrong with 26.0 and you'll find plenty of bars avail. to fit. Go for it.

[Jeremy]

Apeing TT's response, 26.0 is just fine. In some ways it is nicer. The 26.0 system is usually lighter and they look a lot better (IMHO). It is also often easier and nicer looking to mount a computer on a 26.0 bar.

Cheers,

Jeremy

[stevep]

im in. go for it.

[pdxmech13]

I only ride 26.4 :D

[British]

I went for it, but someone else did too. Oh well, next time. Thanks for your thoughts on the topic.

[davids]

I've got a small store of 3ttt Forgie bars, all 26mm diameter. So I need 26mm stems. There are still a lot of nice 26 stems made, but the number is beginning to dwindle.