26.0 mm stem and 25.4 mm handlebar. Will it work?

[SStumpjump]

I have a really nice NOS ControlTech road ahead stem.
This has a clamp diameter of 26.00 mm. But I would like to fit it with a mountainbike handlebar for my commuter bike. This is 25.4 mm though.
Does anybody know if this stem will be able to clamp the handlebar securely, without damaging anything?

 

[Tel]

You'll just have to try it, but personally I'd shim it with a strip of Coke can.

 

[SStumpjump]

Yup. Might be a good idea. Heard bad things about that type of shimming though. Will it wear out over time? Maybe I should use a strip of can from a strong beer, or something like that...

 

[barry2017]

I'm a big lad, and I've had a few beater bikes with coke can shims.
If you're really bothered, though get a piece of .3mm aluminium and make the exact one.

 

[Old Ned]

Use a Diet Coke can for extra weight saving

 

[dbmtb]

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Computer says "no"

 

[detomaso]

Just get a 25.4-26.0 shim for about £6-£7. Less hassle and no risk of slicing your fingers compared to chopping up a coke can.

 

[SStumpjump]

Just get a 25.4-26.0 shim for about £6-£7. Less hassle and no risk of slicing your fingers compared to chopping up a coke can.

Hmmm. Might try a find one of those. Thanks.

 

[detomaso]

You'll find then on most fixed gear/roadie websites

 

[SStumpjump]

You'll find then on most fixed gear/roadie websites

Thanks!