Originally Posted by
ColonelJLloyd
All traditional forged quill stems are noodly. You've exacerbated the feeling with those noodly mustache bars.
In comparison to Steel Cinelli or similar stems, yes. but not so much to feel without control. If one experiences that, it is time to look at all the steering components.
A comment on new threadless stem / steerer assemblies. While watching the last World Cup track events I was surprised at the number of bikes that creaked before the riders were out of the saddle, it would have made me back off. These riders obviously were adapted to it.