Looking for a road stem with some "style"
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
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
Not cheap, but hot sexy stem action...
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp
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.
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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06-07-08, 05:35 PM
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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, 07:06 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.
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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, 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.
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Cinelli Alter. End of discussion.
06-07-08, 08:49 PM
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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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sure... if you like the 'industrial/meat knuckle on a stick' look of it...
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cinelli frog. quill stem with three bolt removable face plate. nitto is nice too
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That salsa quill is HIDEOUS. No way!
Not cheap, but hot sexy stem action...
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp
Not cheap, but hot sexy stem action...
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/stems.asp
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beautiful
