Thomson X 2 Stem
11-12-10, 02:08 PM
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Thomson X 2 Stem
I am interested in the Thomson X 2 Stem for my rode bike. I am a little concerned with the strengh of a 2 bolt handlebar set up. If there is anybody that has experince with this stem
I would appriciate your input.
I would appriciate your input.
11-12-10, 02:13 PM
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Where is this concern stemming from? It is totally misplaced if you are concerned with safety and durability just because of the 2 bolt configuration.
11-12-10, 02:19 PM
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Yes, both safety and durability. If you look at every other mfr's product you will see that the majority have a 4 bolt configuration. I have a Thomson Seatpost and the quality is evident, but the stem's 2 bolt system does concern me.
11-12-10, 02:22 PM
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some 2-bolts are up for debate. the x2 isn't
11-12-10, 02:27 PM
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I use one on my cx bike with confidence and that bike takes a real beating. I've had no issues or concerns.
11-12-10, 02:35 PM
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There is nothing inherently superior about a four-bolt design. I've seen arguments to the effect that they may, under certain circumstances, be worse. What matters is the quality of the product. There are some really bad four-bolt stems out there.
11-12-10, 03:36 PM
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I have been using the Thomson X2 for almost four years with absolutely no issues at all. I had it on a CAAD8, then removed and put it on my present Lemond carbon bike, and absolutely no issues at all. And I weigh 215Ibs.
11-12-10, 03:49 PM
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I have an X2 on my road bike, and an X4 on my mountain bike. They're both excellent, and look like works of art. No issues with either of them. I love Thomson products.
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11-12-10, 04:37 PM
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Excellent stem; top notch quality. I've been racing one all season, if that helps you be more comfortable. In fact, all but one of my five road bikes have two bolt stems. If the bar is attached correctly, the bolt only takes the installation tension; the body of the stem takes up all the shock and loads from riding.
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11-12-10, 11:23 PM
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The x2 has been working perfectly fine for me. I have had it for several years, its easy to adjust, and I feel perfectly fine going on descents 45mph+. If I were to get another stem for any of my other road bikes, the x2 is what I would get.
11-12-10, 11:28 PM
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I've had maybe a dozen Thomson stems over the years...I swear by them and their seat posts. Last summer, the face plate on one snapped during a ride. Bars just all of a sudden became loose. It held together though and I gingerly rode home. I replace the plate and checked the torque and went on my merry way. Though I did have this one incident, I am still a huge fan of everything Thomson.
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There have been a number of incidents reported with at least two fatalities.
Here is a link I read up on that scared me away from them:
https://workfromhomesuccesszone.com/w...al-081112a.jpg
11-13-10, 01:31 AM
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Unfortunately, the Thomson Stem has fallen off quite a bit since they shipped manufacturing over to Mexico.
There have been a number of incidents reported with at least two fatalities.
Here is a link I read up on that scared me away from them:
https://workfromhomesuccesszone.com/w...al-081112a.jpg
There have been a number of incidents reported with at least two fatalities.
Here is a link I read up on that scared me away from them:
https://workfromhomesuccesszone.com/w...al-081112a.jpg
11-13-10, 07:08 AM
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X2 on road bike here and have ridden X4 on mtb bikes. Never an issue. Big Thomson fanboy as well. Love their seat posts as well.
My favorite stems and seat posts.
Cheers.
My favorite stems and seat posts.
Cheers.
11-13-10, 07:23 AM
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I have an X2 on one of my bikes and the last time I rode it I broke both of my arms due to a mechanical failure...with my pedals. The stem has always performed flawlessly.
11-13-10, 10:36 AM
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I'm 6'8" and 240lbs, and I have an X2 on my road bike, and an X4 on my MTB. I also have a Thomson seatpost on each. I've never had a problem with any of my Thomson components, and I never worry about them.
