Favorite stem under 100 bucks?
04-21-08 | 10:15 AM
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Thomson X2 for sexy.
04-21-08 | 10:29 AM
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ugly thomson x2, but it's light and works great.
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04-21-08 | 11:44 AM
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Whem I recently needed a shortwe stem, my bike shop hooked me up with a nice aluminum Reynolds for around $30. He mentioned I could get the fancier one at ~15g lighter for $90 if I wanted. I just can't imagine that being worth it, and i'm even a bit of a weight weenie (just look at my road build.)
04-21-08 | 11:48 AM
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Dunno about the $100 mark, but I do see a question mark.
04-21-08 | 12:56 PM
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My favorite? Cinelli Alter, hard to find, and only for 1" steerer though.
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04-21-08 | 12:58 PM
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04-21-08 | 05:10 PM
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https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...&estore_ID=115
haven''t tried it as I use 26.0 but it gets good reviews. I believe it is close to or the same as the KCNC.
haven''t tried it as I use 26.0 but it gets good reviews. I believe it is close to or the same as the KCNC.
04-21-08 | 05:53 PM
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The specialized multi position stems are great for dialing in just the right height. I replaced my 120 on my Allez with a shorter 100 for only $22 (on sale since they are an old model: https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=25333).
You can get the up to date Roubaix equivalent for only $30: https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=25332
You can get the up to date Roubaix equivalent for only $30: https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=25332
04-21-08 | 06:02 PM
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The number one function of a stem is to grab your bars and put them in the right place (length and angle, and clamp size). Next, it must do so without being too flexy if you are a hard sprinter or do a lot of out of the saddle climbing. Third is weight. Fourth is "bling" factor and/or "looks good on my bike".
Other folks may have different priorities.
Other folks may have different priorities.
04-21-08 | 06:59 PM
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The number one function of a stem is to grab your bars and put them in the right place (length and angle, and clamp size). Next, it must do so without being too flexy if you are a hard sprinter or do a lot of out of the saddle climbing. Third is weight. Fourth is "bling" factor and/or "looks good on my bike".
Other folks may have different priorities.
Other folks may have different priorities.
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04-21-08 | 07:10 PM
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or tarckeemoon, depending
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I dig steel Salsa stems. If weight is a concern, Easton, Thomson, Deda.