mikdes
09-16-05, 11:10 AM
I'm thinking of adding this high rise stem (http://store.somafab.com/sosfsthiri.html) to my bike. It seems like a good deal, but only if it's a decent product. Thanks.
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Does anyone have a Soma stem?
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jim-bob
09-16-05, 11:21 AM
I have a soma non-highrise stem on my soma doublecross. It does a fine job of connecting the bars to the steerer tube. I mean, what else can I say about a stem? It hasn't failed, it's not hideous, and it doesn't spray tear gas at me.
stevo
09-16-05, 11:29 AM
... It hasn't failed, it's not hideous, and it doesn't spray tear gas at me.
you've really gotta keep those ejection-ports clean....
you've really gotta keep those ejection-ports clean....
mikdes
09-16-05, 11:34 AM
It hasn't failed, it's not hideous, and it doesn't spray tear gas at me.
That's perfect, because my Ritchey AND my Performance Forte both have sprayed tear gas at me!
Your input is exactly what I was looking for. I'm just looking for a decent stem that isn't too ugly and won't fail. Weight isn't too important, so I think the Soma will fit the bill. Thanks!
That's perfect, because my Ritchey AND my Performance Forte both have sprayed tear gas at me!
Your input is exactly what I was looking for. I'm just looking for a decent stem that isn't too ugly and won't fail. Weight isn't too important, so I think the Soma will fit the bill. Thanks!
nightfly
09-18-05, 09:01 PM
I just got one of their 7 degree rise ones recently and some of the threads on the top bolt stripped. It's not fatal but when I switched bars and re-threaded the top bolt on, about a 1/4 way in it got really tight and the threads inside the stem (not on the bolt) looked stripped. I just kept going and it re-threaded itself but it made me a little leary of their stems.