The perfect storm, er, stem
12-15-05, 04:18 PM
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Ritchey Pro. Cheap, fairly light, 4-bolt clamp works well and has a little more surface area than the WCS version. Comes in 84º (1º off your 7 degree rise) and comes in 31.8. I actually have that exact stem sitting in room right now in a 110mm.
12-15-05, 04:18 PM
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Ritchey WCS?
I don't know -- a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem...
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
I don't know -- a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem...
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
12-15-05, 04:19 PM
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What don't you like about it?
I was looking at this setup earlier....
I was looking at this setup earlier....
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Originally Posted by DocRay
I hate my CF stem. I'm looking for the perfect stem, 120mm, 7degree rise, 31.8 clamp...any ideas?
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Ritchey WCS!
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
What don't you like about it?
I was looking at this setup earlier....
I was looking at this setup earlier....
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12-15-05, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
I hate my CF stem. I'm looking for the perfect stem, 120mm, 7degree rise, 31.8 clamp...any ideas?
12-15-05, 06:36 PM
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Here is my next considerstion for a stem.
Beautiful CNC !!
https://www.lhthomson.com/elite_x2.htm
https://www.lhthomson.com/images/x2proto.jpg
Beautiful CNC !!
https://www.lhthomson.com/elite_x2.htm
https://www.lhthomson.com/images/x2proto.jpg
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I was looking for a good stem recently, and this was my choice. They are VERY nice.
Thomson X2..
https://www.glorycycles.com/thelx2rost.html
Not quite as light (~140g) as WCS, but unbelievably durable.
Thomson X2..
https://www.glorycycles.com/thelx2rost.html
Not quite as light (~140g) as WCS, but unbelievably durable.
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I've used Giant, Easton, Ritchey and Thomson and the Thomson is the most resilient of the bunch. Strong design, Holds it finish and corrison resistant.
12-15-05, 07:39 PM
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Docray, I'm using a FSA 115 140mm (31.8) 6 degree rise and love it. Super stiff.
I have the orig. one that came w/ the bike that I've swapped off brand new, never ridden - 120mm 6 degree - which you can have for a song if you're interested. Let me know...
I have the orig. one that came w/ the bike that I've swapped off brand new, never ridden - 120mm 6 degree - which you can have for a song if you're interested. Let me know...
12-16-05, 07:56 AM
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This is the best deal in town for a name brand stem:
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/144...S-140-Stem.htm
This one has a very high bling factor and mysteriously looks like the bontrager carbon:
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/144...S-140-Stem.htm
This one has a very high bling factor and mysteriously looks like the bontrager carbon:
12-16-05, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RC2
I don't know -- a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem...
12-19-05, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EdZ
What kind of carbon stem do you have? Why do you hate it? Want to sell it to me?
Ora =heavy, flexy.
Thomson X2-bought one-really stupid design where the bar needs to fit perfectly or you can't tighten properly.
I bought the FSA. thx.
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WCS or Syntace F99 for low weight. The F99's have all just been recalled, though...
Bothof those are very flexy - not for sprinters.
Bothof those are very flexy - not for sprinters.
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How about the Deda Newton stem? Lightweight, stiff, alloy of some sort, "Tour Proven".
12-19-05, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RC2
Ritchey WCS?
I don't know -- a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem...
I don't know -- a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem is a stem...
12-19-05, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EURO
WCS or Syntace F99 for low weight. The F99's have all just been recalled, though...
Bothof those are very flexy - not for sprinters.
Bothof those are very flexy - not for sprinters.
12-19-05, 10:50 PM
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I vote for ITM Millenium... the bar/stem combo has been rock solid on my bike for the past season. lightweight and very solid
oh wait, did you want a 31.8 clamp? Mine is a 26.0... but pretty sure ITM makes a millenium in 31.8 too
oh wait, did you want a 31.8 clamp? Mine is a 26.0... but pretty sure ITM makes a millenium in 31.8 too
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Originally Posted by fogrider
I had a wcs on my bike and it was flexly. my buddy that weighs 140 has the same stem and it's fine for him. I found a steel stem that's rock solid. its an ird that is on sale...https://store.interlocracing.com/cr1thst.html. the thing is, it is not an open face design and its for a 26.0 bar. the best thing from my point of view is that it has a ti finish so it matches my ti seatpost! what more could I ask for...solid steel performance and ti finish!
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Deda Einstein - 120mm weighs approximately 112 grams, it's got beautiful machining, and a carbon face plate to boot with 4 Ti bolts. Stiff as hell, and only 8 degree rise (if I'm not mistaken). I've got one on my Trek Madone, wrapped around FSA K-Force carbon bars. It's lighter than most carbon stems out there. Check out wisecyclebuys.com
