Forum | A new stem on my Guv’nor.

Post edited 3:34 pm — Jun 5, 2011 by Michael2500

Hi gents,

I have never been 100% happy with the material mis-match of the brushed Nitto stem and chromed steel handlebars so I’ve made some changes to my beloved Guv’nor over the past few months.

I’ve recently settled on a new Titan stem with Lauterwasser handlebars as pictured below.

I have a few more pics at perthvintagecycles.blogspot.com if you are interested. 

Kind regards to all..

James

I must say that Titan stem does beautifully match the Guvnor’s Forks… well done sir

MGcC

Hi Alex,

No more modifications for me, I’m very happy with the Guv’nor just as it is now — although a little Brooks leather bartape on the bars might be nice?? I’ve also ordered a Pashley leather top tube protector from Cyclelogical in Newcastle (UK), it’ll be arriving shortly. 

The aluminium chainset does not worry me at all, its polished and looks great and ties together the front and rear Sturmey aluminium hubs.

The material mis-match with the stem/handlebar combo only annoyed me because it’s right under your nose every time you hop on the bike, and little annoyances like that often get the better of me.

Thanks for your kind comments,

Regards

Michael2500 aka James

James,

Funnily enough my order of two lengths of leather for handlebar grips (And a cinch) arrived today from Walnutstudiolo in Oregon, USA.  I got hit for a customs fee of £12 ish.  So, I have two 24″ lengths of leather to make tube protectors for my Guv.  The question is: where to stitch this leather?  The seat tube needs protecting from my D-lock first.  But should I run the leather from lug to lug or leave a few inches of Buckingham black powder coat at each end?  Answers on an electronic postcard please!! 

Alex

Mr. Adam,

I would love to see some pictures. I am contemplating the idea of adding Lauterwassers to the Guvnor ever since James had shared his wonderful pictures here and even more so, since I am using Lauterwassers on my last project.

Kind regards from Germany,

Hartwig

James,

The difference in metals between stem and bars never bothered me before… Now it screams at me…

I do like the shape of the stock Guv stem, would be spiffin if Pashley commissioned steel versions in future.

Your vision and hardwork should be applauded, Sir! Looks fantastic.

Rich