Originally Posted by
Beaker
Honestly, I'd imagine that the bars are a better place to focus - way more flex possible due to the moment around the stem/steerer.
completely agree here. your average stem is so short and so thick even an el cheapo stem that is 130-140ish long isn't gonna flex much before breaking/bending either the bars or the steer tube. pretty much any $80-$120 alloy stem is gonna be great