steppinthefunk 

Does anyone have any experience with adjustable stems like the one seen HERE.

I assume adjustable stems will not be as solid as regular stems but I just wanted to make sure...

Thanks,
Jason

coclimber

This makes sense to me for a bike that serves multiple roles. A buddy has a nice Jarvis that serves as his touring bike with paniers, then he throws on different bars (and saddle) and ups the stem for a cruiser, then bars with drops and a lower stem angle for a decent road bike if needed...one frame, 3 bikes...cool.

Otherwise, for a dedicated road bike, I wouldn't want/need the extra weight/maintenance/etc once the fit is dialed.

Just my thoughts...I'm sure others here more experienced than I will have a better idea as to the pros/cons.

Serpico

weak

coclimber

helpful...

BarconsOrBust

After about a half dozen rides, the adjustable stem that came stock on my former ride creaked so bad that it all but kept me from riding the bike until I solved the problem.

I will say, however, that I wouldn't have known the exact angle stem to replace it with had I not been able to play with that adjustable stem a little.

So I say start with one, make yourself comfy, and when you decide to, replace it with a solid one. I got a Profile H20 for this particular bike but I love Ritcheys as well and while I've never used either, I always lust over a shiny Thomson or Salsa.

BarconsOrBust

Of course my suggestion above only applies if your dealing with an adjustable that's coming stock on a bike. I don't know that I'd spend the $30+ knowing that I'd be ditching it sooner than later, unless maybe you saved it for sizing yourself up on any future frame purchases...

operator

Adjustable stems are used when you have no idea what size/angle stem you want. Eventually you'll probably find the perfect setting and you'll get a fixed one.

bidaci

I've used that exact stem when I first started riding. I had no problems with stem creak or movement. I used this in order to slowly lower the stem angle to where I ride now. Once I found this position, I did replace the stem with a fixed one.

Medpilot

I bought that same stem thinking it would be great to have the flexibility to change the angle whenever I felt the need. After I got the stem I realized I made a big mistake. For one the stem just didn’t look right on my bike. It’s a little bulky and I think is better suited for a mountain bike. Adjusting it is a PITA. You have to completely take it off to adjust the angle. You don’t just simply adjust one screw. I’d suggest getting a stem you can flip, maybe one with a 15-30 degree angle.