Replacing a quill stem

[praveens]

Hi,
I have a quill stem that I want to replace. Does that mean that I'll have to take off the bar tape and brake lever on one side in order to slide the handlebars off?

TIA,
Praveen

 

[MidBunchLurker]

'fraid so...

 

[eric_the_red]

if you haven't already got the new stem you might think about getting one with a removable front cap, it makes this job so much easier next time