Importance of stem upgrade

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07-18-08 | 06:45 AM

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mkauffman

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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.

07-18-08 | 07:11 AM

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alxra

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Originally Posted by mkauffman

Solution: Don't drop your bike.

07-18-08 | 07:21 AM

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jamiewilson3

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Originally Posted by rooftest

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!

07-18-08 | 09:18 AM

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absolutealex

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Another one here for the Deda Zero100.

07-18-08 | 10:45 AM

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pagliaci

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Originally Posted by bigtea

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.

07-18-08 | 11:08 AM

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gfrance

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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.)

07-18-08 | 11:39 AM

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rankin116

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Originally Posted by bigtea

Ebay. $65 including shipping.

07-18-08 | 11:59 AM

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hocker

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Originally Posted by nitropowered

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...