BLB Lil Quill Stem Silver 80mm

BLB Lil Quill is a simple and affordable stem for bikes with a threaded 1-inch fork. It works well on older road, track, and steel bikes where you want to keep a classic quill stem while also having some flexibility in your choice of handlebars.

The stem has a 26.0 mm clamp diameter but can also be tightened around 25.4 mm handlebars. This is a practical detail on older bikes, where both sizes are common and the choice of handlebars can otherwise easily be limited by the stem. Lil Quill is made of aluminum, and its silver finish pairs naturally with classic handlebars, seatposts, and other polished components.

This version has an 80 mm length and an 18-degree angle. Compared with the 60 mm version, it provides a slightly longer reach, making it a better fit if you want a somewhat more stretched-out position or if the frame geometry calls for more length at the front.

The important thing before buying is to check both the fork and the handlebars. Lil Quill is designed for a traditional threaded 1-inch fork and should not be confused with a modern Ahead stem for a threadless steerer tube. If you have the right standard, it’s a straightforward and useful stem for keeping an older build both functional and true to its style.

Quick Specs

• Type: Quill stem
• Fork standard: Threaded 1" fork
• Length: 80 mm
• Quill length: 130 mm
• Angle: 18°
• Handlebar clamp diameter: 26.0 mm, can also be tightened around 25.4 mm
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Silver
• Suitable for: Bikes with a threaded 1" fork and handlebars with a 25.4 or 26.0 mm clamp diameter
• Not suitable: Modern threadless Ahead forks without an adapter