Originally Posted by
Lenton58
PLUS the Nitto suggestion. Technomics should be available near or at $50 ... but then I do not know how the exchange on the Yen is being reflected on Japanese production — and yes Nitto still manufactures in Japan, so my LBS says. Recently I bought two different Nitto quill stems. each lass than 5,000 Yen respectivley. As said, the are attractive, very nicely made. Also affordable and very functional.
With Nitto you have a new consideration: height. Cinelli stems are not tall. Nitto Technomics are very tall, and Nitto Technomic Deluxes are medium-tall. Nitto has a line called Pearl, that is the same height as a 26.4 Cinelli.
So you should figure out what your sizing needs are, not just clamp diameter and brand.