Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Sexy Stem

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stryper
10-11-12, 06:27 PM
So, I like my stem but there is always something better. In this case better would be a threadless stem with hidden bolts. The only two I have found so far are:
Thompson Elite: http://wheelworld.com/merchant/129/images/large/ThompsonStem.jpg
Orbea Orca: http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuYG-WHXz_93Y7Q0jisQ0bcDCIyiM-NSguzrNh4_00d7G3sABFULBx4oYE

Are there others out there? Stems where the bolts can't easily be seen and don't stick out

NcA13
10-11-12, 06:32 PM
http://www.crankbrothers.com/stems.php

http://www.crankbrothers.com/images/stems_cobalt11_prod.jpg
UCF Eric
10-11-12, 08:24 PM
That Crank Bros stem is beautiful

Leukybear
10-11-12, 08:26 PM
That Crank Bros stem is beautiful

+1

Sorry to be a debbie downer but internal shim type stems are notorious for slipping. Wouldn't be a problem on a roadie but with the amount of ballz 2 stemming we do, this might be a problem.

~To contirbute: you should check out the stems that PRO makes, there are some models where the bolts are recessed to a certain extent as thomsons.
Dannihilator
10-11-12, 08:35 PM
http://www.crankbrothers.com/stems.php

http://www.crankbrothers.com/images/stems_cobalt11_prod.jpg

Looks good but probably prone to failure.

When thomson released the X2 and X4 stems, there was a good reason they both have a normal back to them.
xavier853
10-11-12, 08:47 PM
the x4 is blehh
Dannihilator
10-11-12, 08:54 PM
I run the X4 on the dirt jumper. The X4 is a mtb stem, same thing with that horrid crack brothers stem. I'll take function over aesthetics on a mtb anyday. Road, quill just does it for me.
NcA13
10-12-12, 01:26 PM
The CB stems had pretty decent reviews IIRC. Then again, they've got a solid reputation for being hit/miss on most things. Seeing as they've got the same design but for AM MTB, I'd imagine the internal shim mechanism is solid enough for riding fixed.
Leukybear
10-12-12, 01:29 PM
Seeing as they've got the same design but for AM MTB

I didn't know that; but then again risers bring an entirely new equation to the table...
spinerguy
10-12-12, 01:48 PM
If Cinelli had an updated re-release on the Alter, I'd most likely buy one (only came in 1")

In the mean time I'm in love with FSA, got the OS-99 to match the stock FSA carbon track on my FTP, my MTB, road and the Fetish Attak im putting toegeter all have the OS 115, which is a fairly simple yet elegant, CNC strong design.
xavier853
10-12-12, 02:31 PM
I would love the thomson x2 more if it had a closed back.
Soil_Sampler
10-12-12, 05:54 PM
The X4 is a mtb stem.

Q – Can X4 be used on a Roadbike?
A – Yes, X2 is lighter and allows better aero bar compatibility, but if you want to use X4 on a 31.8 Road Handlebar you may.

http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/114067803032223118_aWpqDTHG_c.jpg