Originally Posted by
avidone1
I have an adjustable quill stem on my cannondale and love it except for one thing.
It tends to loosen up every so often. NO big deal, but it's annoying and doesn't inspire confidence.
It's a trans-x tool free adjustable quill.
I love it because I can start out with the bars lowered in a more aggressive (relatively speaking) posture,
then if that gets tiring I can just pull off to the side and in 30 seconds or so raise the handlebars and finish the ride in upright comfort.
My question is related to regular bolt on adjustable stems that require a tool to adjust.
Do they also come loose or does the tool requirement keep it more secure.
A stem that loosens up is a big deal to me and I would instantly change that part.
If all you want to do is easily raise and lower your stem, you can try one of these for aheadset
NVO COMPONENTS - SPACER FREE STEMS | SPACER FREE STEMS
or use a quill stem if threaded
The advantage of this over adjustable angle stem is that they use fewer bolts, and there are less adjustments to be made (hbar angle, headset preload)