Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Troy, NY Date Reviewed: August 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
www.cambriabike.com
Strengths:
Great grip on the handle bar, light, 4 bolt pattern
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Stock stem
Bike Setup:
2001 GT Aggressor 2.0, with a few minor upgrades.
Bottom Line:
I was sick of my stem creaking when I was climbing hills so I looked for a replacement. The stock stem had a two bolt pattern that wouldn't be quiet no matter how much I readjusted and tightened the stem. I was in shock when I first installed this stem, basically all I was looking for was a quieter ride, but I was also able to climb faster becasue of how much more rigid the whole bike felt. I would have never thought that a relatively minor upgrade could really make a difference in how I ride, but it has. I really like the upgrade and would recommend it to anyone with a two bolt stem that is looking for a surer grip.
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Submitted by
K Picha
a
from Fairfax, VA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Looks good and inexpensive
Weaknesses:
burrs and sloppy workmanship
Similar Products Used:
Titec, Ritchey Pro, Salsa
Bike Setup:
02.5 Hollowpoint w/ Easton Monkeylite SL bar, Terry B-fly saddle, rest is stock
Bottom Line:
With all the talk about making sure there are no burrs or anything that might crack the composite bars, I checked the inside of the stem and low and behold, there were bumps all over the inside of the face plate and it looked someone had sliced off part of the inside of the face plate, too. Basically, it looks like sloppy workmanship. Hopefully, this is just a one of a kind incident and not indicative of their current quality control, otherwise, I wouldn't buy one again. By the way, this stem was a 75mm x 15 degree rise.
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Submitted by
Cole Knappen
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque Date Reviewed: July 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Winsor
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came on the bike
Strengths:
Light, stiff, strong, and cheap.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Kona hardtail, with all the goodies.
Bottom Line:
This is a great stem for the price. It is much stronger than a two bolt pattern, and it weighs only a few grams heavier than most offered. Even anal weight watchers can appreciate this stem. If you are a no nonsense rider who wants performance and price in the same package, opt for this puppy.
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