Perhaps? As in you are speculating? All you can really see is the top cap. I wouldn't pay $50 for a cludgey workaround for just buying a nice quill stem.
Originally Posted by
ADSR
Perhaps the Nitto adapter is more stiff/better built/nicely finished, etc. I have a Nitto threaded stem and have owned Nitto bars, and they tend to make a fine product. Personally I'd be inclined to go with the Nitto. It may cost more, but you may be very glad you spent the extra bucks for nice things.