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Gabriel Bozo
a Cross Country Rider
from GemanyDate Reviewed: August 2, 2001
Strengths: its a stem, it worksWeaknesses: it dosent make me a better riderBottom Line: its a steam, and it works
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At: from internet, to LBSs
Similar Products Used: uuuuu, ummmmmm, ooooooo, CODA?
Bike Setup: 97 kILLER V 900ht, LEFT elo, caross max UST rear, coda crap front, XTR shifters, and derailures, Magural hs-33 rear brakes, magura louse front, race face turbine lp, race face Ti BB, ct-2 bar, thompson post, flite seat, 858 pedals, rode-on cables, explorer protecton front tire, wildgripper ust rear,, misc Ti bolts
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Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Allendale, MIDate Reviewed: July 11, 2001
Strengths: Good looks/finish, stiff feelWeaknesses: Limited sizesBottom Line: Cannondale makes a really nice stem, but sizes are WAY too limited. Their stem lengths jump from 90mm ==> 120mm ==> 140mm, and the rise options jump from 5-degree ==> 20-degree. That's way too much of a jump (length & rise) to provide proper fit on the bike. Profile and Kore now make HeadShok stems, as well, so there is a little more of a choice (but at a much higher price).
It's evident by the numerous HeadShok-equipped bikes I've owned that I like the HeadShok fork! However, the stem limitations contributed to my most recent bike purchase (non-Cannondale) with a 1 1/8" steerer. It gives me much more flexibility for stem selection. With a better selection, the Coda stem would get a "5 Flamin' Chili" rating. Until then, it gets a "3".
Favorite Trail: Ft. Custer, Highland Rec. Area
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Similar Products Used: Syntace VRO (HeadShok)
Bike Setup: (multiple bikes) Cannodale F700, Seven Sola w/HeadShok Fatty Ultra DL, Seven Teres w/HeadShok Fatty Ultra DL
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AcunaMatada
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX.Date Reviewed: November 3, 2000
Strengths: -light
-stiff
-low price
-reasonable quality
-nice finish
-reversible
Weaknesses: The helicoils need to be inserted into the aluminum threads more securely. I accidently backed one out after very little use.Bottom Line: There are not a lot of options here. Cannondale offers a reasonable product at a reasonable price. Even if there were more aftermarket stems to choose from I'd still run a CODA.
Favorite Trail: New Light
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Cannondale
Similar Products Used: Nothing else on a C'dale. I've used the following on other bikes.
-Ringle
-Syncros
Bike Setup: '00 CAAD 3 frame w/ full custom parts pick.
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Justin
a Racer
from Nelson BC CanadaDate Reviewed: January 19, 2000
Strengths: strong
stiff
fairly lightWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: the one that came on the bike was way to long, it was 140mm so i replaced it with a shorter version only 70mm. it cost $30 canadian and its fine. its not the best stem but its one of the only choices people have if you ride a dale. it is stiff and light so it deserves 5 chilis
Favorite Trail: all of them
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: old quill still stem
Bike Setup: cannondale f900sx
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Mud Bug
a Cross-Country Rider
from HoustonDate Reviewed: December 25, 1999
Strengths:
Reversable
LightWeaknesses:
Poor alignment
Poor weld qualityBottom Line: I have had three of these in the last three years, when I got my cockpit dialed in I got a silver -20dg 130mm silver. decided I didn't like the silver finish and ordered a black one.
The black one was cut at a different angle, the clamp was off center and twisted, so I took it back and exchanged it.
The second black one appeared to be aligned better but had really poor welds and a persistant creak.
KORE dos'nt list any negative rise stems, could'nt find any information on Profiles.
Found a new Syncros ($120 yikes!) nice looks, solid.
Favorite Trail:
CLOSED
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
What others?
Bike Setup:
C,dale Delta V HT
Headshock
97/98 XT
Crosslands
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Travis
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, IllinoisDate Reviewed: November 10, 1999
Strengths:
Flippable.
Good looks.
Good price.
It works!Weaknesses:
noneBottom Line: It looks nice and wont break easily.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F900
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Art
a Cross-Country Rider
from Adirondack Mtns., N.Y.Date Reviewed: May 26, 1999
Strengths:
--Reverseable.
--Strong & light enough.
--Not overpriced like some.Weaknesses:
--None yet.Bottom Line: Great quality stem from Cannondale. Comes in lots of different lengths and angles. Why pay the crazy prices for the pretty colors/graphics for the aftermarket stuff if you have a 'Dale? Works fer me! 4.5 peppers.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bike Setup:
C'dale Super V 900
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