Submitted by
Tkul
a Weekend Warrior
from Lisbon Date Reviewed: August 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Manso Tombado
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
fizzbikes
Strengths:
Lightness
Weaknesses:
none until now
Similar Products Used:
BBB, Raceface, Sintesi, Azonic, DEAN, etc...
Bike Setup:
Intese 6.6 with AM built
Bottom Line:
I wanted something light and strong, and see this with a good price - after founding one, I didn`t think a lot!
Great buy, and reduced by almost 100grm the front of my bike (yes I know... that`s not a lot! But it`s ok!)
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Submitted by
jSatch
a Weekend Warrior
from SandyEggo, SoCal Date Reviewed: April 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Tunnels
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Strong and Beefy
10° rise
Weaknesses:
Doesn't make pancakes
Similar Products Used:
several but not Thomson- no rise at this size
Bike Setup:
SC Heckler
Bottom Line:
I don't ride DH, but this stem is pretty light for a DH and is in or near the weight range of other AM stems- but stronger.
I was looking for a 60 - 65 mm stem with some rise (due to short steerer tube). I bought this for the nice 10° rise, which isn't too much for a 65 mm stem, just a nice 11.5 mm (0.45") total.
It's very well made, as you'd expect from Easton, looks good, and is stiff as all get out. I don't know why the 1st poster had an issue, it sure doesn't flex or creak with me (165 lbs). Maybe it was his spacers or headset if the stem wasn't tensioned properly. Dunno. The thing is solid.
Works well. When I turn the bars, the front wheel turns, every time. Perfect.
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Submitted by
Andre C
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Alberta Canada Date Reviewed: March 20, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Strengths:
Awesome stem light, strong, and stiff
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
tried many stems
Bike Setup:
nomad
Bottom Line:
That other guy is trippin it does not flex. This stem is light and stiff, I've never felt it flex ever, and I ride hard up and down. Pair it up with an easton bar and it's rock solid, I've used it for two years and it's never had a problem.
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Submitted by
Dude
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: September 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Short, burly design, strong
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Funn stems
Bike Setup:
Havoc stem and other good stuff
Bottom Line:
So far I'm very happy with this stem. Its super stiff and strong. Great for DH/FR..
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Submitted by
Grant
a Weekend Warrior
from London Date Reviewed: September 15, 2006
This stem looks good, bolts up well and never feels like it is going to come loose. Unfortunately, in the 65mm X 10 degree version at least, it twists when you are cranking on the bars. In fact it flexes before the forks do (I expect bar flex but this is the first time I have noticed it in a stem). This may not actually affect the riding feel much but if I can flex the stem noticeably while cranking on the bars then I imagine it will be worse when riding hard. It definately felt different than the Eveolve stem I was using (which doesn't twist) and I noticed that difference so this stem is coming off the bike soon. Shorter sizes may be better, but if you are a big guy or you really work the bars when riding then I wouldn't buy this product.
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