Looking for a road stem with some "style"

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06-07-08 | 02:03 PM

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Looking for a road stem with some "style"

I have a 1994 Litespeed Catalyst frame and threaded carbon fork on the way. The Catalyst uses smaller OD tubes and has a bit of a classic road bike look to it. While I will be using modern components, I want to preserve some of that classic look.

What stem would you suggest? Pics appreciated.

I could go with a quill, even though they are kind of a pita. What is a good source for quills?

Or, I could install the threadless adapter and go 1 1/8. What do you consider to be the best looking threadless stems?

Are there other options?

Thanks as always, RFC

06-07-08 | 02:43 PM

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For my money, these two are great. Esp. for a bike from your era, and with a narrower headtube. But, no 31.7. For that: Deda?

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06-07-08 | 03:44 PM

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That salsa quill is HIDEOUS. No way!

Not cheap, but hot sexy stem action...

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp

06-07-08 | 04:00 PM

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Something custom, mmmmmm

Edit: Or the older hidden bolt Dura-Ace/Ultegra stems, beautiful

06-07-08 | 04:08 PM

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I love the look of a Nitto Technomics Deluxe.

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp

Btw, you could also troll ebay for Ti stems.

06-07-08 | 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ^oZ

Something custom, mmmmmm

Edit: Or the older hidden bolt Dura-Ace/Ultegra stems, beautiful

YES!

I have a 100mm Ultegra 600 I need to get rid of. Awesome stem.

06-07-08 | 05:16 PM

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Cinelli X/A stem. Beautiful stem if you can find one

06-07-08 | 05:35 PM

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https://www.bikeonline.it/catalog/pro...oducts_id=1743

06-07-08 | 06:37 PM

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3T mutant, available in both quill and threadless.

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06-07-08 | 06:57 PM

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+1 on the 3T Mutant. There's a seller on eBay with quite a selection of size and color. They do look a bit "phallicy" though when you hold them in your hand.

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06-07-08 | 07:00 PM

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3T mutant, available in both quill and threadless.

The Mutant is by far the most stylish stem I've seen.

06-07-08 | 07:06 PM

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Yes, I agree that the Mutant is one of the coolest stems on this planet, if you can find one, quilled.

06-07-08 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by No_Minkah

For my money, these two are great. Esp. for a bike from your era, and with a narrower headtube. But, no 31.7. For that: Deda?

Salsa SUL

Style? That stem is anti-style.

06-07-08 | 07:45 PM

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If you decide to go with the Nitto Technomic Deluxe(tall) or Nitto Technomic(even taller), make sure your head tube is long enough to get your handlebar as low as you'd like. I have the Deluxe on my old Bridgestone RB, and it's a pretty stem, but I need to cut some of it off to get my handlebar where I really want it.

06-07-08 | 08:16 PM

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Cinelli Alter. End of discussion.

06-07-08 | 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kergin

Cinelli Alter. End of discussion.

The Alter's a wicked-looking stem but, it only fit's 1" steer tubes

As an alternative, the Cinelli Groove's a pretty cool looker too, and it beat out the Mutant for my bike

06-07-08 | 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by krusty

https://www.bikeonline.it/catalog/pro...oducts_id=1743

Nice stem but...$500

Personally I've always liked the Cinelli's...

06-07-08 | 09:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RFC

I could go with a quill, even though they are kind of a pita. What is a good source for quills?

I love quill stems. I prefer them over threadless stems. I find them superior in both form and function.

If you want classic though, you might want to keep your stem sleek and simple. Afterall, not every single component on your bike needs to scream.

I think any of the stems on this page will do just fine:
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp

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