Oh boy I don't know where to start. First of all I don't even OWN a drop stem. Read my posts. I was just making a casual observation in response to the question posed by the op. The road stem in question I got for next to nothing actually. Secondly I don't own track drops either, I don't know where you are getting this from. Mcatano I have no problem admitting a regard for asthetics, rather I take exception to someone taking someone elses preferences so seriously and referring to me as a "trend chasing ****up". I have no problem with the way you said it. Whose got issues here? Me who is obviously jumping on the bandwagon. I mean c'mon do you realize everyone on this entire board is riding a bicycle? Parish the thought. I'm such a follower. I should think of something much more original as a means of transportation/way to look cool. I'm thinking hot air baloon. I know where I can find plenty of hot air anyway.