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mkauffman 07-18-08 06:45 AM
But carbon is sexy.

"Disadvantages: They don't look as awesome when you get a big ass crack in it from the bike falling off your roof rack."

Solution: Don't drop your bike.

alxra 07-18-08 07:11 AM
Originally Posted by mkauffman (Post 7084671)
Solution: Don't drop your bike.

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jamiewilson3 07-18-08 07:21 AM
Originally Posted by rooftest (Post 7083389)
I'm a fan of carbon bars for the vibration dampening, but I still run an aluminum stem. My LBS talked me out of getting a carbon stem - they said the dampening would be minor.
Dampening? As in to make wet? :)

Sorry, I am a geek......damping!

absolutealex 07-18-08 09:18 AM
Another one here for the Deda Zero100.

pagliaci 07-18-08 10:45 AM
Originally Posted by bigtea (Post 7083668)
Ritchey WCS 4Axis, they are on sale at Performance for $79. They weigh less than most carbon stems and are stronger. If you are looking to save weight, don't waste your money on light weight parts like stems. Put your weight saving dollars into the big things like wheels and cranks and get a substantial return on your investment.
+1 on Ritchey WCS Axis. 115 grams, 4 bolts, strong and light.

gfrance 07-18-08 11:08 AM
Ritchey 4 Axis. KCNC S Wing is also terrific. (Can't really knock the Thomson stems, but I just don't like the looks (and weight) of them for road bikes. I have and love mine for the MTB.)

rankin116 07-18-08 11:39 AM
Originally Posted by bigtea (Post 7083668)
Ritchey WCS 4Axis, they are on sale at Performance for $79. They weigh less than most carbon stems and are stronger. If you are looking to save weight, don't waste your money on light weight parts like stems. Put your weight saving dollars into the big things like wheels and cranks and get a substantial return on your investment.
Ebay. $65 including shipping.

hocker 07-18-08 11:59 AM
Originally Posted by nitropowered (Post 7084601)
Get an aluminum stem. Once you are happy, sell that carbon one on ebay. Now you've made enough money to pay for the al stem plus another incase you decide to change lengths again.
Will do...

pagliaci 07-23-08 01:50 PM
Originally Posted by pagliaci (Post 7086274)
+1 on Ritchey WCS Axis. 115 grams, 4 bolts, strong and light.
Just saw the Forte Pro stem from Performance. 125 grams (100 mm), 4 bolt clamp, $24.99 on sale. Kind of hard to beat.

Camilo 07-23-08 07:03 PM
Originally Posted by the beef (Post 7083643)
+1. I'm a weight weenie, but ride aluminum stem/bars.
That's because there's a lot of aluminum stems that are lighter than many (most?) carbon stems.


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