Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - What kind of stem do you prefer?

I just noticed that the one thing sticking out about my khs flite 100 is the ugly angled stem at a 65 degree drop (the kind of stem that usually comes with road bikes). I am most likely going to switch to risers/straight bars (I have drops right now). What kind of stems do you guys think I should get for my flite? A nitto pearl, nitto flat threadless, or a nitto jaguar?

really?

yeahreally

nowai

I have a relatively flat stem, however I am switching to a Nitto Pearl as soon as possible. That doest help much Im sure, but thats the answer you get with a vague question.

you should ride a stem that's two feet long and has a 234 degree drop.

erm, do you have a threadless or threaded set up on there now?
that kinda dictates it a bit

Its got a threadless cane creek headset if thats what you are asking

Its got a threadless cane creek headset if thats what you are asking

The Nitto Jaguar stem is for a threaded headset. You want a stem
that bolts right onto the steerer tube, for your threadless setup.

i think i'm having trouble understanding what you're actually looking for in a stem.

^^ your sig cracks me up.

I think you might be looking for something like this:
http://www.childrenuk.co.uk/chnov2005/chnov2005/holding%20hands%20uid%201420628.jpg

Is anyone else growing a bit tired of this guy?

Is anyone else growing a bit tired of this guy?

It's just one less OT post on the front page. I don't mind too much.

Is anyone else growing a bit tired of this guy?

YES!

I'm not kidding, can we get this guy his own thread already?

Is anyone else growing a bit tired of this guy?

No. :p

Probably because i'm a fellow MSTRKRFT fan. :D

Just my take...
The dimensions of the stem is dictated by the fit you want with the bars you want. e.g. drop and length
something you shouldn't be asking about.

The style is something completely different. The shape, color, material etc.

go with the jaguar....big cats are cool

Is anyone else growing a bit tired of this guy?

jesus h christ, yes!

I am guessing from the statement above that you have a threadless fork. Pick a stem based on the length and angle that will work best for you. It is difficult to know what to recommend without knowing how your bike fits. I would take your bike into a shop that you like. They will have a range of lengths and angles to help fine tune your fit. Threadless stems are quick to swap out, so you can usually try several.

I'm not kidding, can we get this guy his own thread already?

i tried that. i made him "the official flite 100 thread," but it got deleted. dang.

Dude, get the Jaguar. Trust me, you'll love that with your unthreaded fork.

http://www.benscycle.net/bmz_cache/e/ea3eaa8f11d65f05bc04406dc6b5bf9e.image.150x99.jpg