{"product_id":"1950s-or-pre-war-road-track-drop-handlebar-chrome-british-43cm-near-mint","title":"1950's or Pre-War Road\/Track Drop Handlebar: Chrome - British? 43cm (Near Mint!)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGorgeous roomy drop bars with a unique subtle downward slope to the tops!  It's a very slight slope, that goes back up right before it curves into the ramps.  Unsure of make (please reach out if you can help ID these!). There is a patent number stamped on the back of the clamp area.  \u003cspan\u003eThey were refinished years ago, and the finish is appropriate for a pre-war bike with light patina, not too shiny.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe clamp measures 23.6mm with digital calipers.  It has a little dimple, which I speculate was to set a shim in place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eExceptional near mint show worthy condition!  Clamp area is near perfect.  Better than good enough for any museum quality show bike!  There is a small section of scratching on the tops, driveside that will be under bar tape.  The ends of the drops seem to have wear from grips or something.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth: 43cm (c-c at hooks), 44cm (c-c at ends)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eClamp: 23.6mm (for use with shim, 2mm to fit British 23.8mm, or go larger for your 25mm or 25.4mm or even 26.0mm stem)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eChrome plated Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Raleigh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410815869068,"sku":"13378","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/antique_bicycle_parts_french_randonneur_english_lyotard_milremo_lauterwasser_beleri_25852__61387.1683064333.1280.1280_1dc2fd69-6921-46be-aa47-af9730e92e05.jpg?v=1791035794","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/1950s-or-pre-war-road-track-drop-handlebar-chrome-british-43cm-near-mint","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}