Sexy Stem
10-11-12, 06:27 PM
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Sexy Stem
So, I like my stem but there is always something better. In this case better would be a threadless stem with hidden bolts. The only two I have found so far are:
Thompson Elite:
Orbea Orca:
Are there others out there? Stems where the bolts can't easily be seen and don't stick out
Thompson Elite:
Orbea Orca:
Are there others out there? Stems where the bolts can't easily be seen and don't stick out
10-11-12, 06:32 PM
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10-11-12, 08:26 PM
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Sorry to be a debbie downer but internal shim type stems are notorious for slipping. Wouldn't be a problem on a roadie but with the amount of ballz 2 stemming we do, this might be a problem.
~To contirbute: you should check out the stems that PRO makes, there are some models where the bolts are recessed to a certain extent as thomsons.
Sorry to be a debbie downer but internal shim type stems are notorious for slipping. Wouldn't be a problem on a roadie but with the amount of ballz 2 stemming we do, this might be a problem.
~To contirbute: you should check out the stems that PRO makes, there are some models where the bolts are recessed to a certain extent as thomsons.
10-11-12, 08:35 PM
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When thomson released the X2 and X4 stems, there was a good reason they both have a normal back to them.
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10-11-12, 08:54 PM
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Still kicking.
I run the X4 on the dirt jumper. The X4 is a mtb stem, same thing with that horrid crack brothers stem. I'll take function over aesthetics on a mtb anyday. Road, quill just does it for me.
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10-12-12, 01:26 PM
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The CB stems had pretty decent reviews IIRC. Then again, they've got a solid reputation for being hit/miss on most things. Seeing as they've got the same design but for AM MTB, I'd imagine the internal shim mechanism is solid enough for riding fixed.
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If Cinelli had an updated re-release on the Alter, I'd most likely buy one (only came in 1")
In the mean time I'm in love with FSA, got the OS-99 to match the stock FSA carbon track on my FTP, my MTB, road and the Fetish Attak im putting toegeter all have the OS 115, which is a fairly simple yet elegant, CNC strong design.
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