That girl I admire is way out of my league.
Being the shy guy I am, I just can't seem to get close to her...
The gap between the two of you isn't easily filled, is it?
It's just like trying to attach a 22.2mm handlebar to a 31.8mm stem.
I’m not sure if I can help you close the distance between the two of you, but if it's the gap between your stem and handlebar, leave it to me!
Paragon Machine Works “Aluminum Shim” ¥2,000 (excl. tax)
Paragon Machine Works is a specialty factory for bike-building parts based in California. They make BB shells, dropouts, cable guides, and more. They have a booth at NAHBS every year, and many of the builders exhibiting there use Paragon parts.
The handlebar shim made by Paragon is a unique product that converts 22.2mm to 31.8mm—something you don't often find. Machined from 6061 aluminum, the shim is beautifully finished, ensuring a smooth transition from stem to handlebar.
If you love the unique flex of a 22.2mm handlebar but only have a 31.8mm clamp stem, don't worry. It comes in two colors: silver and black!
Of course, we also stock options for other sizes.
Problem Solvers “Handle Bar Shim” ¥600 (excl. tax)
Problem Solvers offers a lineup of three sizes: 22.2mm to 25.4mm, 25.4mm to 31.8mm, and 26.0mm to 31.8mm.
Nitto “Stainless Shim 26.0mm to 25.4mm” ¥1,000 (excl. tax)
Nitto's shim is a stainless steel adapter for 25.4mm to 26.0mm.
If you use a 26.0mm quill stem, this will be a lifesaver when changing your handlebars.
One of the items introduced today will surely help fill that gap for you.