Available in Black and Polished. Also available in 28.6 mm bar mounting portion for oversize bars such as our CHUBBY bar. In sizes 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.
Submitted by
adam tarling
a Weekend Warrior
from belmont,CA Date Reviewed: November 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
panis
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
woodside bike shop
Strengths:
very strong also kind of light good 4 bolt
Weaknesses:
a little too expensive
Similar Products Used:
dont know
Bike Setup:
santa cruz nomad
Bottom Line:
buy it right now
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Submitted by
Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins Date Reviewed: August 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Looks cool I guess
Weaknesses:
Stripped the stem out at the steerer clamp. Not the bolt - the stem.
Similar Products Used:
Supergo cheapo...
Bike Setup:
Brodie thumper, lot's o' freeride stuff....
Bottom Line:
This thing sucks. Save your money and get a cheapo stem. I stripped the thing with a multi-tool. (you can't put sh*t for torque on with those things) That's rediculous! No I did not over-torque - I'm pretty careful about that. You can go to supergo and get a stem that looks about the same for 8 bucks. I haven't broken the 8 dollar stem yet in 6 months....
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Submitted by
John
a
from Fort Collins, CO Date Reviewed: May 25, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
price, strength, looks.
Weaknesses:
hard to clean, but who cares?
Bike Setup:
03 KHS FR2000, Z1, Romic, replaced stock stem with this.
Bottom Line:
The Shorty has been a great stem for me. I've never needed to adjust or tighten it. I've taken it on and off a few times for headset maintenance and it has always slid right off, so no problems with ovalizing or warping. I'm not a huge hucker myself but I have put a good beating on this with smaller drops, and it has been very solid.
Note to Dan the Man, previous reviewer. Pricepoint has sold the Shorty for $50 for well over two years. Plus Jenson now sells the Aggro for $30, so maybe you should have held out longer. But no worries, I'm sure a "downhiller" in Cincinatti with a DJ2 knows a bargain when he sees one.
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Submitted by
Dan the man
a Downhiller
from Cincinnati Ohio Date Reviewed: May 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$51.00
Purchased At:
jensnousa.com
Strengths:
I have an Azonic Aggro. Not a shorty. My stem is just a cool and just as good as a shorty just it wasn't $120. That's so stupid! Stiff, 6 bolt handlebar clamp, somewhat light, pretty black
Weaknesses:
Nothin so far..
Similar Products Used:
Haha.. all you stupid people paid $120 for a gay stem. I got one just as good as yours, if not better, for 51.50 shipped to my house and a free sticker.
Bike Setup:
'01 Diamondback Team Issue '03 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2
Bottom Line:
This stem is sweet. Looks cool, is cool. I hope you all take advantage of this great deal at Jensonusa.com. It's only 5 bucks off retail but its a deal. Great stem. Go buy one if your homo shorty broke on you.
Strong, fairly light and nice feeling while it lasts
Weaknesses:
They tend to break
Similar Products Used:
Tioga Cube
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX Oldskool DH build
Bottom Line:
I rode this stem for ages and it felt fine but then as soon as I started trying even slight drops lately, I managed to break the stem in half, but just held together by enought of a "thread" across the top of the stem to get me home. It is very strange as the crack goes from the bottom up, where it should go from the top down, and even with the tiny thread of aluminium left, i cannot even bend it! This is also strange seeing as i put hardly any strain on the bars AFTER a 3 1/2 foot dropoff and it just bent under my arm weight. I shown the bike shop and all they said was "Yeh... Azonic stuf breaks". I cannot understand this seeing as they have such good reviews! My new tioga cube is a lot heavier and cheaper, but also much stronger!
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Submitted by
Doug Brummett
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz, CA Date Reviewed: December 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Santa Cruz
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Clean CNC work (unlike all of the immitations that came out after), knee clearance with bolts, 4 bolt bar clamp
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
couple of cheep jobbers, and welded stems, got a shorty when my ORC stem got stress markings after only a couple of weeks.
Bike Setup:
Originally ran the stem on my dual slalom rig, but have had it on my freeride/enduro bikes for the last 1.5 years
Bottom Line:
This is a good, solid, stem. Not a single complaint after 2 years with this thing. Okay, maybe the weight thing. But I would rather tote along the extra couple hundred grams than pick gravel out of my chin.
I have ridden this stem in everything from cross country to dirt jumps. Never a creek or moan from it. This is one of those install it and forget about it items. We should all have a lot more of them on our bikes.
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Submitted by
mark mierop
a Cross Country Rider
from wayne, Nj, 07470 Date Reviewed: October 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill, NY, whole mountain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
I have been riding for years, but have gotten totally back into it last year, and switched from a hardtail to a a Klein Mantra. It was a big change to a softtail and after riding a bit felt a bit stretched out, and alot of flex in the old easton stem. I switched, and found the steering control, and geometry ( with a double wall riser bar, also azonic) greatly improved. this stem is indestructible, well engineered, BUT a pain in the butt to clean out the nooks and grooves. I would buy another if i needed it, and would recomend it to anyone who feels they need a bombproff stem.
Weaknesses:
ability to clean
Similar Products Used:
azonic Hot seat, and double wall riser bar, well integrated with the riser bar, very adjustable, and stron
Bike Setup:
Klein frame, azonic handlebar, stem, seat, bontrager seat post, avid 7.0 brakes, shimano xtr front derailer, a head set, onyx cranks, shimano xt rear derailer, kona platform pedals, bontrager superstock wheels, and veloceraptor tires, 2.3 front, 2.1 rear, love it good cross country bike, excellent downhill set up, and a blast in the wet and muck
Bottom Line:
Buy it, use, it, and learn how bombproof, all the azonic products are.........
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Submitted by
Hugo
a
from Portugal Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban terror
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
angel pilot
Strengths:
everything on this rocks , strenght , looks , weight ,
Weaknesses:
what is a weakness on this ? the price (if u cant do time ....)
Similar Products Used:
nothing even comes close
Bottom Line:
its has been used and abuuuused over and over and always comes back begging for more. If you fancy drops , jumps , stairs , this will take all that u can trow at it
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Submitted by
Carl Friedrich
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis Date Reviewed: June 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Stiff and super strong. Looks awesome. Nice wide handlebar seat for awesome rigidity and support. Locks solid onto steerer tube.
Weaknesses:
It doen't understand this term: Weakness
Similar Products Used:
Kalloy, Specialized, Kore, Race Face, Koski, a lot of descent stems... This one rules
Bike Setup:
2001 Specialized Enduro, Psylo, Hayes Disc, Big Fat Mammoth Rims on XT disc, Kujo DH tires, Azonic Loveseat (oh yeah!!), Azonic Platforms, and lot's of other good stuff, A stiff urban assault bike
Bottom Line:
This stem is awesome, I got a great deal on eBay, but retail is certainly reasonable. If your stem has a narrow clamp on it and the handlebars flex due to that, then this is your solution, or if you just want a stiff-as-hell stem for any type of riding (freeriders, that's you), it will would perfect. It completed my bike very nicely.
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Submitted by
Kurt
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern IL Date Reviewed: May 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
large bar clamping surface . suprise ! it weighs less then the oe stem , but is 10x beefier . no big knobs / clamping hardware exposed to rip you up when going over the handlebars .
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
giant warp : easton carbon 1.5in riser bar
Bottom Line:
best heavy duty stem for $60 . the large/wide handlebar clamp makes me less concerned about breaking the carbonfiber handlebars at the stem like ive seen others do . freeride and downhillers should like this one .
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Submitted by
Tino
a Weekend Warrior
from NH Date Reviewed: March 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the bloody finger
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$63.00
Purchased At:
ebay.com
Strengths:
extremely stiff, no flex, no creaking, very very strong, lighter than i expected, great polished finish
Weaknesses:
nothing
Bike Setup:
2001 Pipeline - 5 in z3 fork, 24" rear atom labs trail pimp, 26" sun mammoth up front, hayes discs, xt, race face dh cranks, azonic 75mm shorty stem, flat pedals
Bottom Line:
one of the best, stiffest, strongest stems out there.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Somerville, MA Date Reviewed: March 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
short, well machined, stronger than hell
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of. Hard to grip when you're pulling the bike up the stairs by the stem, I guess.
Similar Products Used:
OEM Bontrager. (creaked like grandma's rocking chair on climbs) and Kore lite 3 (I think) which has been apretty solid stem so far, but the bolt heads are stripped out (I figured the aluminum would go before the bolt heads... I figured wrong)
Bike Setup:
Trek 6700 set up as freeride, and a Nashbar steel frame that's freeride/commuter.
Bottom Line:
I have one on the Trek. I'm getting a new fork for the Nashbar and decided I'd get a different stem since the bolts on the Kore are shot. The Kore has held up well, I guess, I'm just looking for something shorter and beefier since I'm starting to get used to stairs around where I am now. (The stairs are responsible for my needing a new fork now. my 260 weight has killed my cheapo RS fork)
The bike goes where you think about going, the stem is stiffer than hell, and the shortness gets me that much farther back off of the saddle. Well worth the $60 I paid... which, incidentally, is almost what I paid for the steel frame. But it's steel, and it's nashbar, so go figure.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Spokane WA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Beacon rocks!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Its short, its square, it likes pain.
Weaknesses:
Hard to get down over your steer tube, but its not a problem.
Similar Products Used:
Kona factory stem
Bike Setup:
01' Kona Stinky. z-1 qr20, hayes hydros, thomson post, raceface cranks, bash guard, FSA pig dh....and on and on
Bottom Line:
Its a block of aircraft aluminum, its not going to break! Not heavy and its very stiff. I like
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: November 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
price point
Strengths:
Strongest stem out there -BEEFY -No flex -Cool looking CNC -Four bolt face plate
Weaknesses:
None!
Similar Products Used:
AC bar tender - Race Face
Bike Setup:
S.C Chameleon set up as a free rider
Bottom Line:
This stem is the strongest one out there and will out last any other components on your bike, bolt it up and foget about it. I've tried out many stems and this is the one! I have an extra one off a different bike I just sold if anyone wants it. It's still in perfect condition and about three months old. It's 75mm - 10 rise and silver. I want $50.00 for it and I'll cover shipping anywhere in the USA.
E-mail or Call: mike@tcbgraphics.net (209) 367-8781
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Submitted by
a Downhiller
from The North Shore in British Columbia. Canada Date Reviewed: November 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Nutcracker
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
Freaky Freddies Freeride Facility
Strengths:
STRONG...No flex...Looks good
Weaknesses:
Not one
Similar Products Used:
Syncros,Raceface..etc
Bike Setup:
2001 "Bullit"...2002 Marzocchi Z-1 "Freeride"...Hayes,Raceface,XTR..Basically as high end as you can get
Bottom Line:
Well....It's pretty simple. This stem has held up to the dreaded North Shore and all the drops it has thrown in my direction and has not complained in the least. The amount of alleged "flex"....(if you can call it that) is non-existant. As far as stripping the threads out goes....If you do have that problem you really should buy a Huffy. ANY competent mountain biker with HALF A BRAIN knows you don't have to strong arm bolts into aluminum,but don't forget to put anti-sieze on the bolts first. Well thats all to be said on this stem....If you have to cry about the price then you need to re-evaulate your defination of "High end parts" because you only get what you pay for...Period.
5 smokers all around
ps...Notice the lack of profanity?
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Submitted by
John
a Downhiller
from Ft. Worth TX USA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sandia Out of Bounds
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Phat Tire
Strengths:
Looks great, lasted a long time. A lot of work went into making this piece.
Weaknesses:
Did crack, but after a good year of hard use...
Similar Products Used:
Race Face, Syncros, Kore
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz "Bullitt", Hanebrink fork, Hayes brakes, Kona DH cranks, etc.
Bottom Line:
I can't complain about it cracking, really. I've had it for a little over a year, and bike stuff will wear out over time, if you ride hard. That's just the facts. Azonic was really cool about handling the warranty, so I should have a new one in about a week. It's one of the best-looking stems on the market, and there's almost no flex at all.
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Submitted by
dropdis
a Downhiller
from INDY Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
dropdis, you know what I mean...
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
QBP
Strengths:
the regular shorty is stiff and strong
Weaknesses:
But the shorty for the chubby bars is weak! My face plate snapped in half due just to tightening. My shorty for reg bars was awesome so when I got chubby bars I bought a new shorty just for them. I've been using my old shorty for years and have had no problem tightening it. The first tighten of the face plate on my new stem cracked it! We'll see if I get a warranty....
Similar Products Used:
shorty. It's the only way to go
Bike Setup:
ellsworth specialist, sun tomac disc wheels, xt disc, xtr, truvativ hussefelt, chubby with shorty. tioga 2.3
Bottom Line:
reg shorty is awesome. chubby shorty sucks so far. We'll see how Azonic handles the warranty issue. 3 chili's just to get your attention and warn you about this possible problem
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Submitted by
Chad
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando Date Reviewed: June 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hardrock
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
online - pricepoint.com
Strengths:
LOOK AT IT!!!
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
DON'T KNOW OF ANY
Bike Setup:
Proflex 756 w/ Noleen Elite Fork and Risse Racing Rear suspension
Bottom Line:
I have never seen a better stem. This stem has taken some abuse.
A M A Z I N G !
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Submitted by
Roachclip
a Downhiller
from Provo, UT Date Reviewed: May 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Squaw Peak face
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
Ardvark Cyclery
Strengths:
Undisputably the strongest fetchin' stem in the Mountain Bike industry.
Weaknesses:
Undisputably the most expensive stem in the Mountain Bike industry.
Similar Products Used:
Power Tools DH stem, Specialized P3 stem
Bike Setup:
Specialized P3 Disc w/Azonic Shorty
Bottom Line:
If you've got the dough, I say go for it. It looks cool, it helps the ride, and chicks dig it. The only problem that I have found with mine is that Azonic machined out the stear tube hole too large, so when you put it on, tighten it down like nobody's buisness, or else you could end up stearing yourself of the edge! I give Azonic a 10 for maketing. Their stems and handle bars are what they mainly make, but people wear their jerseys, and adorn azonic stickers on their cars; all for a stem?
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Submitted by
mel
a Downhiller
from sydney Date Reviewed: April 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
loftus
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
good angle, length, doesnt come loose, quality workmanship, has a removable face plate.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
syncros - toss
Bike Setup:
gt00id3, azonic bars,stem,loveseat,post, etc etc
Bottom Line:
I have 2, 50mm, 75mm, the 50 has a very direct feel, good for dh, trails, street, the 75 is good for a down country setup.
good value, azonic is the quality
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Submitted by
adam young
a Downhiller
from melbourne, victoria, australia Date Reviewed: January 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
lots
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
vicmtb
Strengths:
stiff,design,range of colours and lengths,solid clamping on both ends, not to expensive.
Weaknesses:
nothing apart from I managed to snap the lower bolt twice(but that was my fault,I overtightened it)
A very good quality stem that Isn't to expensive, although at first I couldn't get it to clamp solidly but that was a case of loose steerer tube bolts on my old RST's.Also for some reason they are now priced at $90,they used to be about $250........
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Submitted by
Mount Malevolent
a Downhiller
from Anytown, USA Date Reviewed: January 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
meat grinder
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
stolen
Strengths:
its aluminum it can be saved!
Weaknesses:
its aluminum!
Similar Products Used:
irrelevent
Bike Setup:
who cares!
Bottom Line:
bottom line is when tightening a hardend steel bolt into a piece of soft aluminum you should lubricate the bolt with lithium grease or a good anti-sieze and be carefull not to over torque. Only a 3-5 ft lbs is required. however if you do happen to strip the threads don't panic. Take one of the bolts to your local hardware store or auto parts store and have the thread pitch measured. Next ask for a helicoil thread repair kit,then follow the directions. You will need a drill and a vise also. Don't have any tools? Borrow or rent them. If azonic refuses to warranty this manufacturing error then my suggestion is try the above before you recycle that expensise piece of aluminum. good luck and tread lite.
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Submitted by
Forrest Arakawa
a Downhiller
from Oakland Ca Date Reviewed: November 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Palos
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Really stiff. Bolts right up. Fits perfect.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Kore
Bike Setup:
Intense M1.. Ellworth Truth
Bottom Line:
I bought these stems because of all the great reviews. One is a 90mm on my 4in Truth and a 50mm on my M1. No problems have come about yet. I have taken them on and off a few times without any bolt or fitting problems. The stem is really stiff and durable. I did a preety big drop on my Intense a month or so ago where my Boxxer and Tomac DH wheel both were bent to shi$... My stem was fine. Anyway, if you are looking for a really beefy stem go with the shorty deluxe.
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Submitted by
Johnny
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Soquel Demonstration Forest
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
some guy on mtbr
Strengths:
super stiff and strong. looks burly as all hell.
Weaknesses:
it was too small for my steer tube.
Similar Products Used:
power tools dh, durgen designs dh, race face dh, syncros dh, kalloy cheapo dh.
Bike Setup:
heckler, z1, sunringle suv wheels, azonic shorty (now a race face), azonic a-frame pedals, azonic wf riser.
Bottom Line:
GREAT stem, super strong super stiff. looks awesome. probably the strongest stem you could buy. the only thing was that it was too small for my steer tube. i had to hammer it on and hammer it off. a lot of people complained about this. i think it might be a small defect in the tolerances in production. other than that, if you could find one for less money, buy it!
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Submitted by
FRANK ZELIC
a Cross Country Rider
from SYDNEY NSW AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: June 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
THE OAKS
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
AZONIC SHORTY STEM, DO I NEED TO SAY MORE? THE AZONIC SHOTY STEM IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE GOD OF ALL STEMS FULL STOP.
Weaknesses:
ZERO !!!!!
Similar Products Used:
NONE WORTH MENTIONING - NONE COME CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE SIMILAR.
Bike Setup:
GT - AZONIC - AZONIC - AZONIC XTR - AZONIC AND MORE AZONIC.
Bottom Line:
AS STATED ABOVE, IT IS THE GOD OF ALL STEMS. ANYBODY WITH A FUNCTIONING BRAIN NO MATTER HOW LARGE OR SMALL SHOULD PURCHASE THIS ITEM. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU WILL BE MISSING OUT ON ONE OF MOUNTAINING BIKINGS GREATEST PRODUCTS.
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Submitted by
toughass_rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, FL USA Date Reviewed: April 16, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Aesthetically it's just beautiful, looks tough, I dig the anodized look and it's four bolt design makes it look even tougher
Weaknesses:
Hahahahah, weakness? Naah
Similar Products Used:
Kalloy/Rocky Mountain Stem
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race '00, Titec Berserkr KTI DH saddle, Race Face Turbine LPs and rings, Sefras grips, Azonic Seat post, Sun/Ringle Zuzu pedals
Bottom Line:
I got these for $49 because they were "blemished", yeah right! Super tough, super strong and mega nice looking stem. Gives me confidence when I'm doing wheelie drops. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Azonic makes an INCREDIBLE product for the price. Their customer service however is horrible! They screwed up one of my orders and the people you have to deal with are extremely rude.
My club http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/rockymountainbikes My email mtb@zepa.net
I dont know why they've removed our emails. There's a billion free email services out there.
Anyway, killer stem, crummy service, but the product is the key here so 5 flaming chillis!!
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Submitted by
Noah
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs Date Reviewed: April 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
porcupine rim
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
looks smooth, doesn't flex at all, bolts are just fine, don't listen to all these idiots who don't know how to wrench on their bikes and are stripping their brand new parts.
Weaknesses:
its not nearly as cool and beefy as the new shorty deluxe
Similar Products Used:
shorty deluxe
Bike Setup:
azonic DS-1, Intense Uzzi SL
Bottom Line:
The shorty stem is massively awesome, the shorty deluxe stem (which I just got and haven't had a chance to test thoroughly) is even more massive and more awesome. get one and your bike will go where you point it. As far as the price goes, all those other big beefy stems are expensive too, so you might as well get the best one.
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Submitted by
Hans
a Cross Country Rider
from Altadena,Ca, USA Date Reviewed: March 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything dirt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
No flex, Strength, no slippage of bars or steerer tube, confidence inspiring
Weaknesses:
Price; weight, if you are a weight weenie. Stem is wide at clamp, so if you have a lights and a computer, not enough room for both to clamp on.
Similar Products Used:
Kore Elite, Manitou
Bike Setup:
San Andreas, Marzocchi Z1, Pro stop brakes, Pro Taper Bars, yada yada yada
Bottom Line:
Great product. No problem with threads, used lithium grease on threads when installing bolts. No flex compared to Manitou stem. I got the 110m x 10 degree rise. Corrected the geometry of the bike from before (135 x 10 Kore). Heavy for what I use it for, but I don't think I will break it. I have seen stem failure before, but only from the spectator side. Not too pretty. . . .
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Submitted by
Vader
a
from Oregon Date Reviewed: March 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
classified
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
stiff no more side to side flex CNC artwork
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Rocket Power Parts CNC stem Dean Tioga T Bone
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Element Race, Magura Brakes, Z1, Thompsen layback post
Bottom Line:
This stem is bombproof. I think the problem with the stripped bolts was because the bolts come dry. They need a little grease. They can then be tightend down without fear of stripping(unless you are a hamfist.) Azonic should prelube them or at least notify the consumer about the need for lube. This is probably the last stem I'll need to buy.
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Submitted by
Thunderkiss1965
a Downhiller
from Germantown, MD Date Reviewed: December 24, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Stiff like hell*Looks badass(u know you care)*
Weaknesses:
Nothing Yet...But then again I just got it right?
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace*Salsa*KoreLite*
Bike Setup:
MountainCycle.SA* Mar.Z1Bam*Magura* RaceFace*
Bottom Line:
As I said, I just bolted the thing on, but I'm so impressed with the stem I just had to give Azonic their props. I'd have to agree with someone who told me it's heavy, but I personally don't care...I'm confident this thing can be crashed and not cause me further bodily harm.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Downhiller
from N. Cal Date Reviewed: August 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Gold Rush - Hayward
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
This stem is the bomb. To set the record straight, I've been racing NORBA for 4 years and have had this stem for the last two years. I got it from Azonic / O'Neal and the thing is bullet proof.
Weaknesses:
Some chick named Patti who dates some has been who thinks he invented something. The has been then promises sponsorship and lies and can't deliver and when the GREAT INVENTOR makes a frame it snaps like a tooth pick. This guy is looped and a total looser. I can only tell you I'm friends with EC of team GT, he has been testing the new Shorty deluxe from Azonic all year and won the Dual World Cup title using it.
Similar Products Used:
Kore, Answer stems.
Bike Setup:
Intense frame, Fox shock, Manitou fork
Bottom Line:
Azonic RULES! I've got the bars, Stems, Rims, Pants and body armour. Don't let loosers who have never ever riden or raced post lies!
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Crystal Bynum
a Weekend Warrior
from Weirsdale, Fl Date Reviewed: August 13, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Anything at Santos (bellview, Fl.)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Attractive Looks fairly light 100mm Very Strong
Weaknesses:
If you pay retail can be expensive Bad rep if it's a worldforce!!
Similar Products Used:
Kore light, control tech
Bike Setup:
Schwinn homegrown carbon full suspension marzocchi Z2 Atom bomb raceface cranks/headset ect. all the good stuff
Bottom Line:
I got the worldforce shorty from cambria for $75.00. Luckily I got the shory 2 which is surviving the worldforce bashing. I had no problems stripping screws and no signs of any problems yet. Definatly work the money. The stem grips the steerer tube and bars fine.
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Jonny Nash
a Downhiller
from Kent England Date Reviewed: June 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Penshurst
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
General stiffness, looks and the silly low price I managed to get it for!!
Weaknesses:
None as yet!
Similar Products Used:
Profile Stiffy
Bike Setup:
Killer V zyzxx, XTR, Azonic Pyramid bars Cross max kujo's Magura's etc, etc.
Bottom Line:
I,ve been using this stem for the past two years and have also used it on the two other bikes that I have and have not had a single problem with it. The guys (sorry and Girls) that have problems are unfortunate, maybe they have low restraints on the manufacturing of this stem because I have heard of other people having problems getting it to grip their steerers. but as I said I've got three bikes and it's been great on all of them. If It's good enough for the Pros then I'm sure it's good enough for us mortals even if we do crash more!!!!
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James
a Downhiller
from SLC Utah Date Reviewed: June 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Stiff, hasn't broken yet
Weaknesses:
sorta pricey
Similar Products Used:
azonic hammer, white mx mounts, risse
Bike Setup:
dbr v-6
Bottom Line:
Okay, I admit that I've heard several horror storys about shortys not clamping onto steerer tubes tight enough. But mine clamps nicely to the tube and to my bar. And to Shawn, world force and azonic are the same company. Look in teh azonic catalogue or go to their page (www.azonicusa.com) and you'll realize your error. My stem rules. You're just jealous. The new ('99) stems coming from azonic/world force are even beefier than the old ones. Some of the old ones would crack below the handlebar. The new stems have that suspension-bridge lookin' stuff about three times as thick. Bombproof.
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Nathan Dole
a Weekend Warrior
from Oz Date Reviewed: June 9, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Stiff stem. Clean looks.
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
Azonic ORC.
Bike Setup:
Giant atx990, marz z.1 drop off, azonic chubby bars.
Bottom Line:
Stiff stem with a nice strong look. Haven't had it long but so far so good. I won't give it full maks since I haven't had it long. Could be long term probs.
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Submitted by
Jack Harris
a weekend warrior
from Shropshire, England. Date Reviewed: March 6, 1999
Bottom Line:
First thing that struck me about this stem was it's clean looks. The finish is excellent, and the counter sunk bolts are superbly designed. The bar clamping face is good with no slippage as long as you torque the bolts to the same level. This thing has NO flex, not like my Kore Lite 3 which is incredibly flexy after riding with the shorty. Plus, if you get the Azonic logo (ie not WF) you are buying a classic piece of mountain bike design, the original in thousands of cheap, Taiwanese copys. And it's not too heavy either (255 grams for 50 mm) What more could you want from a stem?
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DENNIS CRUZ
a cross-country rider
from Philippines Date Reviewed: November 6, 1998
Bottom Line:
Flex free, trick lookin' and probably the last stem you'll ever buy. I have been using a 120 mm 10 degree rise Kore lite stem and was quite satisfied with it until I tried a friends bike similar to mine but with the shorty stem. It took me only a few minutes to justify the upgrade cost. I do a lot of technical riddin' and the shorty plus the crowbar race riser bars are perfect for my 6'1 240 lbs. height/weight. No flex, quicker steering and the damn bike just goes where you point it. Buy it... definitely worth the $100 + price.
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Jeff K
a cross-country rider
from Phx AZ Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998
Bottom Line:
I got this stem about 2 months ago. and I thought I'd love the feel of the Azonic 2 rise bars paired with the Shorty stem(100x10) on my hardtail. All I can say is the bars were just a tad to high , so I called Azonic/Oneal and asked if I could just run it with a -10 degree rise. They said OK so I tried it , what a difference. I can now climb but decend perfectly also. The setup just looks a little funky though but it works. I have a nice 2inch drop from seat to bars now. Oh yea I cut my bars down from 26 to 25 . MUCH BETTER , awesome stem ,sweet bars !!!!!!!!!
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Jimbeau
a cross-country rider
from California Date Reviewed: June 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
I must be the lucky one -- cuz both Shorty's I've used have been top quality. My LBS mechanic stripped the PowerTool stem and replaced it with a 50mm Shorty as a loaner. I was VERY impressed with it...so much so I purchased one. Being billet, it's extremely strong and clean looking. There is no, zero, nada, zipp-o flex (I'm 6'4 and 190). In my opinion, a hundred bucks for a stem is rather steep -- but, since it is my last upgrade, I splurged. By the way, Speedgoat will order you one for eighty-five.
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Norm
a cross-country rider
from norhtampton,ma Date Reviewed: June 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
Just set up my Marin Quake with azonic shorty 75mm 10%rise and white bros ti riser bar! Downhill? Don't we ALL ride to go DOWN THE STEEPEST HILL FAST???? Wow! Awesome control. i love this stem! I ride super technical and this combo has made a significant difference in the way i ride. i just push the bike around under me and it goes right where i tell it to! And it's square good looks don't hurt either, literally, no knee bangin' bolts! Great piece of engineering!
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Submitted by
Ben Miller
a downhiller
from Portland Or. Date Reviewed: May 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
Dear everyone, Please ignore JohnnyF and Rick. They obviously know so much about this stem that they offered no information or return email address so we could actually ask them what they didn't like about it. Idiots. Please email me with questions Rick and JohnnyF. Anyways, If this is in regards to the Shorty DH, Great, I know plenty. I know a good strong stem when I see one and you could not break this one if you had to. Other than strength and looks there is no real other reason to buy it. It is very expensive but you get what you pay for in that you will never have to replace it. PS, Rick, try swearing some more, and JohnnyF, if you can't install a stem, well then...This is only in regards to the Shorty DH not any other stems. I give it 4 stars due to price.
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Submitted by
junebugg
a downhiller
from Ft.Collins,CO Date Reviewed: April 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
The Azonic Shorty is a kick ass stem. Extremely responsive with no appearent flex. The only problem I had with it is the excessively tight fit it provids around the steerer tube. At times I have to get a rubber mallet and some sort of leverage device to get the damm thing off. Thus the reasoning in my four chile pepper rating.
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Submitted by
Kevin Punter
a weekend warrior
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: February 19, 1998
Bottom Line:
Nobody could have convinced me that a different stem could sharpen my steering and improve the feel of my bike significantly through words alone. It also seems that length does count! The shorter stem does give better feel, I went from 130mm to 75mm.The Azonic shorty is a magnificent piece of engineering, and not too heavy in the bargain - surprising when you look at it!We in Australia (it seems) give it two thumbs up.
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Theo Howard
a downhiller
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: February 18, 1998
Bottom Line:
his stem has been to hell and back. My freind raced it for about 2 years, then I bought it off him. He has broken everything - 2 frames, forks etc. but not this stem. I have owned it for about a year and a half, and have raced it and generally given it a hard time. When I first installed the shorty I noticed the improvement in the steering. The 4 bolt bar clamp is mega-strong and flex free - the diamond design in the machining is both strong and trick-looking. The original and the best, buy one! I trust this stem more than any other part on my bike.
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