Originally Posted by
masterchief819
What is this stem? I tried putting a normal stem on the fork but then then the fork is too short.
Looks like it's a proprietary stem for an aero frame, but you tell us.
Originally Posted by
masterchief819
Are those 4 bolts meant for anything special like some kind of a proprietary tri-bar mount?
Doesn't look like it. It looks like they're to clamp the handlebars in place, just like a normal stem faceplate... but more aero.
Originally Posted by
masterchief819
What are my best options for cable maintenance if I were to stick this stem? ... Are there [road/aero] handlebars that have center cutouts/drillings to allow for internal routing directly through a hollow-design stem? Thanks for any help!
There are some handlebars that have cutouts for internal wiring, passing through the stem, but they're few and far between. PRO (Shimano) has one or two and there may be a few others that are meant to be a model-specific (usually areo bikes, from the likes of Trek, Specialized, etc), but that's about it.