favorite stem ever made?
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favorite stem ever made?
I just bought mine though I may be trading it for the non track version as I dont have a track frame (almost as pretty). The fillet brazing is amazing, the lug is gerogeous, and the little brass "washer" is a great touch.
these pictures are from the person I bought it from... I am in the middle of moving and havnt had a chance to take pictures yet.
I saw a solid brass stem on ebay once that looked really interesting too
these pictures are from the person I bought it from... I am in the middle of moving and havnt had a chance to take pictures yet.
I saw a solid brass stem on ebay once that looked really interesting too
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I like the way the 3 ttt record stems look but I have never used one. I would like to get one for my Raleigh but haven't really sought it out. I guess I can't claim a favorite.
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Wow, thats fancy! maybe too fancy, I'm afraid to know how much it costs.
I like the Cinelli 1a, no photo necessary
Oddly enough I love these SR stems even though they are cheap, its a beautiful basic design
They made another stem under their sakae moniker which was called a superlight or what have you with a face cutout, not that I ever had one they are gorgeous I fine and I'd like to find me one.
I like the Cinelli 1a, no photo necessary
Oddly enough I love these SR stems even though they are cheap, its a beautiful basic design
They made another stem under their sakae moniker which was called a superlight or what have you with a face cutout, not that I ever had one they are gorgeous I fine and I'd like to find me one.
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i do love the hidden bolt dura-ace stem's, i think they are the pinnacle in terms of functional (light weight forged strength) design. Of course in terms of classic and somewhat subtle look the cinelli's look amazing (the badge doesnt hurt either).
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They made another stem under their sakae moniker which was called a superlight or what have you with a face cutout, not that I ever had one they are gorgeous I fine and I'd like to find me one.[/QUOTE]
You mean like this one?
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uh...ok.
But I like the simple, classic Nitto Pearl.
Still in production yet stock on my mid-70s Motobecane...that's a long run. I love the "mitered-in" triangular clamp nut and be-a-u-ti-ful finish!
The pic can't do it justice.
But I like the simple, classic Nitto Pearl.
Still in production yet stock on my mid-70s Motobecane...that's a long run. I love the "mitered-in" triangular clamp nut and be-a-u-ti-ful finish!
The pic can't do it justice.
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Pretty sweet, but I might favor a GB Spearpoint
or the similar but bent Toni Merkin model:
Just because they are made of Reynolds 531 tubing. Functionally I doubt it makes much difference, but still... lugged 531? How can you beat that?
or the similar but bent Toni Merkin model:
Just because they are made of Reynolds 531 tubing. Functionally I doubt it makes much difference, but still... lugged 531? How can you beat that?
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peter white still has some of the ultegra versions i believe... which are are visually identical except for the print on the front
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sorry I dont have a pic,but for me my fav is a 60,s "Milremo" stem !
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My answer is easy, since I just bought a bike primarily because it had one.
Nitto Technomic. Cousin to the previously mentioned Pearl. I know it is too tall for many people, but I like the classic look, and I prefer the extra height.
Nitto Technomic. Cousin to the previously mentioned Pearl. I know it is too tall for many people, but I like the classic look, and I prefer the extra height.
07-01-09, 08:28 AM
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nitto pearl - mirror finish!
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