go for it, or not? that is the question
09-30-05, 01:42 PM
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go for it, or not? that is the question
well, my bike came with alot of 'house' parts. i didnt want to dish out too much for the bike so i am upgrading as i go. i hear stems are good to upgrade becsaue they can make the bike handel better(or worse)
i found this on price point
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/139...Stem-COMBO.htm
did i find a good deal??? i think so
or i can go with the thomson x4
i found this on price point
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/139...Stem-COMBO.htm
did i find a good deal??? i think so
or i can go with the thomson x4
09-30-05, 01:59 PM
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A stem will only have an effect on the handling if it is much longer or shorter than your current stem or if the rise is different.
As far a price goes, it is a good deal in my opinion.
I love all things thomson though.
As far a price goes, it is a good deal in my opinion.
I love all things thomson though.
09-30-05, 02:47 PM
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Go for it, it's a good deal.
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Originally Posted by superciclismo
dont do it sucka!
09-30-05, 03:17 PM
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well, i wasted the time of whoever read this. sorry
i hear that the stem is magnesium and people have alot of problems with it corroding.
does fsa make good stuff, they have a $70 stem so now it is the fsa or the thomson. the fsa is lighter, but the thomson is a thomson
i hear that the stem is magnesium and people have alot of problems with it corroding.
does fsa make good stuff, they have a $70 stem so now it is the fsa or the thomson. the fsa is lighter, but the thomson is a thomson
09-30-05, 05:23 PM
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If you've got the coin for Thomson why ask us? Buy that
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Originally Posted by zx108
well, my bike came with alot of 'house' parts. i didnt want to dish out too much for the bike so i am upgrading as i go. i hear stems are good to upgrade becsaue they can make the bike handel better(or worse)
i found this on price point
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/139...Stem-COMBO.htm
did i find a good deal??? i think so
or i can go with the thomson x4
i found this on price point
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/139...Stem-COMBO.htm
did i find a good deal??? i think so
or i can go with the thomson x4
Basically, how do you know a new stem will make your bike handle better to you?
09-30-05, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by swifferman
Is there a reason you picked this to upgrade? Are you currently having trouble handling your bike compared to a different stem/bar combo? I'd have to advise against upgrading for the sake of upgrading, otherwise you could save up and buy a new fork or wheelset or something else similar.
Basically, how do you know a new stem will make your bike handle better to you?
Basically, how do you know a new stem will make your bike handle better to you?
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Originally Posted by swifferman
Is there a reason you picked this to upgrade? Are you currently having trouble handling your bike compared to a different stem/bar combo? I'd have to advise against upgrading for the sake of upgrading, otherwise you could save up and buy a new fork or wheelset or something else similar.
Basically, how do you know a new stem will make your bike handle better to you?
Basically, how do you know a new stem will make your bike handle better to you?
10-01-05, 01:09 PM
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I wanted a new wheelset. Then I realized "eh, ill get a set when i break my current set or at least when they start getting untrue more often and more easily."
