Submitted by
Tom Dibley
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton, UK Date Reviewed: December 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel - Santa Barbara
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$21.00
Purchased At:
Bike Wagon
Strengths:
Stiff - outstanding beauty - rare - should cost a fortune
Weaknesses:
Bit heavy, but it ain't suposed to be a light weight
Similar Products Used:
A few B-52's, Azonic ORC, Azonic Shorty, Syncros, Specialized, Azonic 0 degree.
Bike Setup:
Yeti - always a yeti...many of them one hopes
Bottom Line:
I bought one of these at full retail of £115 (that's $200) in the UK about 4 or so years ago. I loved it and it loved being ridden hard on my Foes FXR. I had that bike stollen over a year ago now but found another silver one on eBay for about £30. I grabbed it. It's a 60mm and is perfect on my trail bike. I was surfing eBay the other day and Bikewagon in the States are selling them for around $25 so I bought a 40mm black one for my Yeti Dirt Jumper and a 75mm one for...er...don't know, but you can't get them int he shops anymore so I'm buying one everytime I see one for sale. They're awesome!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Steini
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth, W.A., Australia Date Reviewed: February 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
urban streets
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
stiff,no flex,design,fit and forget...indistructable.
I bought the first stem on eBay for $12,which is just insane,this is the best stem i've ever tried. I ride a lot,i'm one of those bicycle courier guys,who ride around Perth in up to 40 Deg.Celsius Heat,delivering stuff in a city which totally designed for cars... and the last thing i want is dodgy equipment,when i jump up and down curbs and manoeuvre through traffic...this thing doesn't flex or move at all.
There might be weight weenies,for whom the B52 is to heavy and i guess it comes down to what you use your bike for... but i don't think i'll ever use something else again.
I've just bought a second one for $20(!),a bit shorter to fit another frame...
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Submitted by
RAZE J
a Downhiller
from COLORADO Date Reviewed: April 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
too many to list
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stupid stiff!
Weaknesses:
forget about it
Similar Products Used:
azonic tompson
Bottom Line:
This stem is everything Kore says it is and more.Mine is 60mm in black. What a piece of art! Will buy another.
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Submitted by
Ronnie
a Downhiller
from Valparaiso, In Date Reviewed: December 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Freeride,telecom
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Brian's
Strengths:
S-T-I-F-F, forget about any other stems. You aint gonna flex or break this one
Weaknesses:
ya right
Similar Products Used:
Thomson, azonic
Bike Setup:
Foes fully tilt!
Bottom Line:
I have had the Kore B52 60mm stem for over two years. I tied some other stems lately because they were cheaper in price for my other bikes. No thanks, the others slip, I will still pay the 120 bucks for another kore B52.
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Submitted by
Johnny Thunder
a Downhiller
from Auburn, CA USA Date Reviewed: November 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Urban/ dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Never have to think about it.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Thompson, Easton, Kore
Bike Setup:
Surley Instigator
Bottom Line:
I built this bike up with mostly spare parts from the garage as my beater bike to save my Ellsworth from some abuse. Since then, I have had so much fun on the Surley that the ID has remained in the garage. The stem was an obvious steal on Ebay and has done just what it should- remained invisble while on the bike--it doesn't make you think about it. Top notch!
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Submitted by
james homerrown
a Downhiller
from culver city Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
W H E E L W O R L D . C O M
Strengths:
the strongest stem i've ever used. sssstttttiiiiffffffffff!
Weaknesses:
weight... only if ur a gram counter
Similar Products Used:
shorty deluxe
Bike Setup:
01 kona stinky primo/02 monster t/michelin 2.8 f & r
Bottom Line:
if ur tired of stems that flex or creek or break, this is the last stem u will ever need to buy
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Submitted by
Rob B.
a Downhiller
from Cedar Hills, Utah Date Reviewed: October 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Blasters, Slickrock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stiff, Strong, holds bars tight. holds fork tight, no stickers for logos.
Weaknesses:
wish it were cheaper. I would like to buy another
Similar Products Used:
Thomson
Bike Setup:
KHS dom
Bottom Line:
my thomson kept slipping. So i bought the Kore because of their great reveiws. Glad I did, no problems at all. this is how it should be.
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Submitted by
randy
a Weekend Warrior
from New York Date Reviewed: October 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban streets, Blasters single
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Have you seen it? Sick Strong!
Weaknesses:
What?
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is this. I use a downhill stem on my bike cause I am battling cars 90% of my time on my bike. You see I am a delivery dude with a mean vengence for the motor type! I dont need a failure diving into a rut or curb on these mean streets of NY. Oh ya I even hit the single track with my bike whenever I can. I have had allot more than one stem before, snapped bars and crank arms, but this kore b52 holds up to anything. You rock kore!!!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: August 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything local, Moeb,
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
ebay.com
Strengths:
Have you seen it? Then you would know! INdestructable!!
Weaknesses:
Nada
Similar Products Used:
Azonic shorty
Bike Setup:
KHS Dom with all the goodies
Bottom Line:
I stole this stem on Ebay for $45, thats less than 1/2 price. It is 75mm x 7 deg in silver with black paint filled logos. I guess Kore had an overstock on these sizes, but it was just what I needed.
I would not buy any other stem from here on out.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord, MA, USA! Date Reviewed: July 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
www.ebay.com
Strengths:
Strong
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Sraight 6"
Bottom Line:
I love this steam. It's nuke proof. I can't complain about the price either...got it on eBay for $30.00.
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Submitted by
Victor M
a Downhiller
from Pasadena, Ca. Date Reviewed: March 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
everything local
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$99.00
Strengths:
Stupid strong!
Weaknesses:
You kidd'n me
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bottom Line:
This is it, Never need another. Bought over 2 years ago and it still delivers the same performance as day one. Could not say that about my other stem. I have a Kore elit stem , I think about 100mm long on my freeride bike, its sweet too Kore keep up the killer parts!!!
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Submitted by
Don
a
from OC,CA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ortega
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Bombproff
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Stock stem, Azonic
Bike Setup:
My old rad san andreas, with updated rock shoxs
Bottom Line:
The last guy below stripped the thread out? How can you do that on this stem? I have had this stem for more than three years and taken it off several times with no problems.
You should send it to Kore and next time get a torque rating for the bolt. Remember its aluminum not steel.
I would definetly buy another.
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Submitted by
Paul Sexton
a Downhiller
from London Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hampstead North Woods
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Armstrong Bike Dock mailorder
Strengths:
Looks the business, and appears to be very strong. Good design and ergonomics.
Weaknesses:
Threads went where it grips my forks. It's holding on by one screw which I guess will go soon.
Similar Products Used:
none. This stem replaced my factory x country stem on my M2.
Shame Kore. Guess I'll buy a GoldTech stubby at 45 quid as I really like the design but will not fork out for soft alu. threaded kit, despite its good looks.
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Submitted by
Randy Philips
a Downhiller
from Little Rock, Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Jay dive
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Solid
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
Mountain cycle san andreas, Hanabrink ,kore b52, hayes DB,Kore double d's bar,sun wheels
Bottom Line:
This stem rocks! Best stem I ever bought by far. I would never need to buy anything else. excellant construction with the logos cut right into the stem. thats sick! Mine's black at 60mm long. Love it to death!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
vic
a Downhiller
from l.a. c.a. usa Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
big bear
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
the best steam i have ever tryed the strongest steam ever i will always buy it thats if it ever breaks which it wont
Weaknesses:
nun so ever
Similar Products Used:
nothin that comes close to it besides the other kore stems
Bike Setup:
khs deomtrax with dnm mirage and strikly d handle bars which are strong and mr dirt crank shimono xtr deraler and fox vinila shocks on the rear with b52
Bottom Line:
if you dont want your steam to break on impacted and go to the hospital i strogly suggest you get the kore b52 it will save you the trip to hospital or to the dentest
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Submitted by
Ben Ro
a Downhiller
from chicago, ill Date Reviewed: July 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$110.00
Strengths:
Strong
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bottom Line:
Had a azonic shorty, good stem but had some flex with my 250ib,6-5 body. I heard that the Kore did not flex, so i bought one on line. very pleased that this stem is so solid. no flex at all and will probably out last my bike for sure.
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Submitted by
Rowan
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: May 21, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
tescos supermarket..fruit and veg section
Strengths:
Looks nice, very well made. Very stiff!
Weaknesses:
Price.....white writing fulls out. Had mager stack and the thread on the stearer clamp striped. Can't help think if they bigger bolts like Bonty race stem that this would not happen. Have seen two kore stems where the thread has stripped on the clamps. And this has not been overtightened. Bolts rust as well. I think that the ally is too soft. Maybe it softed in the crash. But i have seen them from new do the same thing
Similar Products Used:
Bonty...Easton.
Bike Setup:
Stab...hope bits here and there...with a dash of marrzocchi sause
Bottom Line:
Nice stem. Need to make bolts bigger and thread harder. Do something about the rusty bolts. Would i buy anther probalbaly not. Still nice while it lasted!
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Submitted by
vic h
a Downhiller
from l.a. cali, usa Date Reviewed: May 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
suvivant canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
kore
Strengths:
every thing it is a very good stem for all kind of riding
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
nothing yet
Bike Setup:
intense m1 2000
Bottom Line:
best stem every really really strong and really light cant get any better
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Submitted by
Mike Ruas
a Downhiller
from Lancaster, Ca Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anywere ata short distance away
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Big Bear race
Strengths:
Need I mention?
Weaknesses:
you kidding?
Similar Products Used:
azonic shorty
Bike Setup:
Foes
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is this: You need a stem that wont have you check'n in at the local hospital because your bars just flew away after that jump going into the berm-Then get the Kore B52 and forget about it PERIOD! Cheap Insurance!
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Submitted by
trent
a Downhiller
from San Luis Obispo Date Reviewed: April 2, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Solid
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
race face
Bottom Line:
I bought the B52 knowing kore's reputation for fine parts and that this stem looked bullit proff. have pounded on it for over 2 years, have taken it off four times and cant find anything wrong with it. I would buy another.
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Submitted by
Evergreen
a Weekend Warrior
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: February 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Good looking
Weaknesses:
very expensive I like to ask a question why it was found some hairly crack around the screw holes. I was no crash in this period. I am very disappointed.
Bike Setup:
Trek VRX500, original factory setup
Bottom Line:
I am not trust it anymore
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Submitted by
Jay Rivas
a
from Vegas Date Reviewed: January 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
$120.00
Strengths:
stiff, solid
Weaknesses:
high price, but worth it
Similar Products Used:
all of the short stems. Raceface before the B52
Bottom Line:
broke my raceface stem at the bolt hole, I know I paid too much for the B52 but I needed a stem fast and a good one that would last. This stem hasn't failed yet. Its so strong that I would even pay the $120 again if I had to. but I know they are out there cheaper. I wouldn't trade it for a stem that cost twice as much. This is it for good B52 or bust!
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Submitted by
Phil Dawg wonton mofo
a
from cali san fransicko Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
stiff and straight into the dark hole
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
bomb proof, can survive a nuclear explosion and a nite downtown. u can tell it was made by professionals becuz it looks sick. its like superman except stronger...
Bike Setup:
trek 8000-rhyno lites-chris king headset-cully pedals-xtr everything-MRP-manitou x-vert dc...its a sick jump bike and also great for dirt jumpin
Bottom Line:
best stem on da market!!! cost a lil tooo much but thats ok
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Submitted by
Wayne Gilbert
a Cross Country Rider
from Sterling Date Reviewed: January 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
You know the one
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
JensonUsa
Strengths:
Unbreakable. No Flex. Looks cool.
Weaknesses:
Weight.
Similar Products Used:
Just about every stem out there
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Turth Xvert Super Forks Disc Breaks
Bottom Line:
I weight 230 lbs. I want a bike that wont break. This stem wont break...ever. It only weights about 100 grams more then other regular stems. If I need to shave weight that bad I will shave it off myself first. If you dont mind a couple of extra grams and want something that will last longer then you...this is the stem to have. You will never never have to replace it. # chilies cause I paid so much for it.
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Submitted by
Nick Holten
a Downhiller
from Richfield Utah Date Reviewed: November 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stiff!!!
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
Azonic Shorty
Bottom Line:
Tried them all. I would say the azonic shorty came the closest, but you can feel the stiffnest in the Kore B52 over the shorty. The b52 is what I have been looking for. Its killer looking and works the best. I cant even dent it in a fall!!
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Submitted by
Jared Adams
a
from Arlington, VA USA Date Reviewed: September 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The bowls in Manhattan, KS
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
It never flexes. Holds your bars like a vise. Looks killer.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Various Profile and Titec stuff.
Bottom Line:
You don't have to break the bank to have the best stem on the market. Go to Price Point and spend no more than $55.00. Regardless, of the prices some people are paying for this stem, it's worth it. For any former 20in rider who knew of the power of the old GT block stem, this is its equivalent or better in the MTB world. I haven't touched one bolt on this stem in the six months since it was installed and unless I break my bars or steer tube, I never will. Five giddy-ups all around.
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Submitted by
John McNeal
a Downhiller
from New Mexico Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Solid! Its a machined piece of art. Its the strongest part on my bike. Expensive but worth it when you dont need any worries.
Weaknesses:
nada
Similar Products Used:
Raceface
Bottom Line:
buy it, then thank me!
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Submitted by
Dominic
a Downhiller
from Great Northwest Date Reviewed: June 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong, pure downhill, hell a lot better than Shorty's
Weaknesses:
For you people that paid $110 for it
Similar Products Used:
Azonic Hammer; Shorty
Bike Setup:
GT STS dh, Bad Betty 6", full xtr
Bottom Line:
Best stem I've had, extremely sick looking with my Kore Strictly-D bar. I picked this one up used @ local bike shop for $50!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Bill W
a Downhiller
from Durango Co Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything Perg
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Put it on, shut up, sit down and ride! No worries with this stem. It seems Kore solved all the problems other stem companies have had. Ive thrashed this stem and I know its strong! Last stem you will need.
Weaknesses:
You get what you payed for.
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bike Setup:
Intense/Hanibrink fork
Bottom Line:
check it out before buying anything else
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Submitted by
H
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UK Date Reviewed: May 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Nothing overly uphill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Strength Knee friendly (not particularly balls friendly though but probably better than a sticky-out clamp, if you're unfortunate enough to find out) Looks (for some)
Weaknesses:
Price - this much for a piece of swiss cheese alloy? Holy ****, Kore has to be taking the yellow water. Weight - not for XCers and even us 'freeriders' have to think twice about this one
Similar Products Used:
Shorty, Generic CNC stuff, Pace RC46... a lot, OK?
Bike Setup:
Various, e.g this stem with Marzocchi JR-T fork on a hardtail, this stem with FR4 fork on a hardtail, and so forth
Bottom Line:
This won't give up in a hurry. It's pretty much fit & forget.
The weight is noticeable, and the price tag is, well, someone at Kore is having a laugh.
If you like the name, go get it - it's unlikely to let you down.
UK buyers have an option - order direct from Goldtec, get something just as good (albeit with a really crappy logo, which , let's face it, is what some of us actually pay for) but save yourself a serious amount. Goldtec can be found on http://www.goldtec-cycles.co.uk/FRAMESET.htm and look for Stub Stem.
No I don't work for Goldtech :)
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Submitted by
Jimmy Carlsome
a Downhiller
from Montville, NJ Date Reviewed: May 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Brookes Back
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Bombproff
Weaknesses:
price if you are low on cash!
Bottom Line:
I pay'd $120 for this work of art. I bought the short 40mm and cant complain one bit. Its as stiff as it gets but because its holled out I think it cushions the ride. Its a weird feeling that I cant discribe, no flex but dampning the vibration-Its right on!
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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from San Diego, Ca Date Reviewed: April 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Ortega
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
I have the 60mm with zero deg rise. It not flexy like most stems, It dosent slip, no maintance required period. Its the only part on my bike I dont worry about!-STOUT
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Azonic shorty
Bottom Line:
check it out, then you will know why I bought it
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Submitted by
Trevor
a Downhiller
from colorado springs,co Date Reviewed: January 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
U ain't gonna break this stem! solid chunk of alloy carved out to perfection. kore is cut into the metal so it wont scratch off. no flex period
Bottom Line:
see strenghts listed. buy it, you cant go wrong at $120
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Submitted by
John P.
a Downhiller
from Portland, Maine Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Sunday River DH
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Stiff Easy to change handlebars
Weaknesses:
Price
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Karpiel Disco Volante w/ the usual DH goodies
Bottom Line:
It's pretty hard to screw up a piece of equipment this basic. The B-52 is light but strong, and holds my handlebar just fine. I think the true measure of a good stem is if you don't ever notice it's there.
The price is a little shocking though - $150 for a chunk of aluminum? Maybe there's something I don't know about machining, but I've seen very few other bike parts on the market that appear this simple but cost so much. I probably would never have paid that kind of dough for the stem as an aftermarket purchase, but it came with my used bike, and I'm very happy with it's performance.
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Submitted by
Gray Johnson
a Weekend Warrior
from Saratoga, Ca Date Reviewed: January 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything Marin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
SOLID
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Azonic
Bike Setup:
Intense, Hanibrink
Bottom Line:
This is the best stem ever. Bullet proof. It gives me the solid feel when decending at high speeds. great product!
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Submitted by
Rob Johnson
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake UT Date Reviewed: October 13, 1999
Favorite Trail:
tbus trail,slickrock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
No flex,American made,great company to back it up.
Similar Products Used:
az-shorty
Bottom Line:
Had a flexy shorty stem from Azonic.My Kore B-52 is as stiff as it gets, and looks great on my bike. the only way to a great stem-Hollowed out billet block of aluminum! check it out
Man oh Man where do i start! Erm... Oh yeah knee saver, front loading, hollowed centre, light, strong, durable and above all kicks shit big time
Weaknesses:
You must be pulling my pinky!
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gt Avalanche, Z1 98, Flatties, 521's,
Bottom Line:
When you are a 15 Stone fat ass monkey spanker like me, you need one mother of a stem. This stem is the best. and that's the bottom line 'cos' the fat ass 'sez' so!
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Submitted by
mark tamerson
a Downhiller
from lebanon ohio Date Reviewed: May 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
briansendovers
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
bullitproff solid ultimate dh equiptment upgrade
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
azonic
Bike Setup:
schwinn
Bottom Line:
this stem is very strong without flex period. last a lifetime
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Submitted by
chris
a downhiller
from missouri Date Reviewed: February 14, 1999
Bottom Line:
This is the best stem I have put on my bike! No flex what so ever. I used to have a control tech stem, which had more flex than a rubber band on a very hot day. Then I tried a KORE lite 3 stem which was ok, but not as good as this one. Since I am 6'2 I needed the one with a 7 degree rise. This stem comes in handy when I am flying down huge drop offs. This stem is also good for trials riding. I give this stem five chilies for its NO FLEX, BOMB PROOF preformance.
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Submitted by
Arnold Burnstein
a downhiller
from Los, Angeles Date Reviewed: February 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
Hey Heather (last reveiw) I have a B52 and its as sturdy as hell. I cant see how it would have a crack unless your bike shop dropped it hard. You should send it directly to Kore. They have an excellant customer service dept. (714) 979-5673 ext 27. there in Orange county. I love my stem!
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Submitted by
Heather Turner
a downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: February 3, 1999
Bottom Line:
I ordered this beauty mail order for the US. The exchange rate was a killer but from I have read (look at all the 5's here) I knew it would be worth it. When it arrived however the front plate was cracked. Pretty useless. I have had to send it back for replacement which is a pain. Something like the B-52 shouldn't ever crack - even during shipping. I have to rank what I've seen and so far it is poor quality - 1 star. I will review it again when I get my replacement.
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Submitted by
Jason March
a downhiller
from Northern Cali Date Reviewed: January 31, 1999
Bottom Line:
Just purchased the Kore B-52 DH stem and all I can say is AWESOME. It took me a while to convince myself about the price, but I am so glad that I talked myself into buying it. It is expensive, but right from the beginning you could feel the stiffness, not to mention all the compliments I get when I ride. I love this stem and this is the last stem I will ever need to buy.
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Submitted by
Rick L. Stenson
a downhiller
from Denver Co. Date Reviewed: January 14, 1999
Bottom Line:
I bought this B52 stem about a year ago. Its everything I thought it would be and more. Its pretty bullitproof like the other reveiws said and the name KORE is cut into each side which is a very nice touch.
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Submitted by
Bill Kemone
a downhiller
from San Diego, Calif. Date Reviewed: January 9, 1999
Bottom Line:
This stem Rocks! Check it out at your LBS and you will see what I am saying. The best stem I ever owned, and probably the last. Right On Kore. Five Flammers!!!
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Submitted by
Gram Hadley
a downhiller
from Provo, UT Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999
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I guess I can give an honest reveiw on the B52 stem. I got one early for Christmas, my nicest gift by the way. I rode it all through December and its a remarkable piece of aluminum and I mean a chunk of aluminum! It has some very nice machining and its probably the last stem I will ever need. ITS bomproof!!! Nice stuff Kore!
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James L. Riecker
a weekend warrior
from Philadelphia, PA. Date Reviewed: December 14, 1998
Bottom Line:
The b52 stem I have is 60 milimeters long. It is the sturdiest stem I have come across, no flex here for sure. This stem is seriously machined out from the center, which leaves a nice smooth finish around the outside. I highly recommend this buy.
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Rick Swanson
a downhiller
from Charlotte, NC. Date Reviewed: December 7, 1998
Bottom Line:
I put out over one hundred bones for this stem and I am GLAD I did! This stem is the most bomberproff stem I have riden. Nice machining out of a solid piece of aluminum with engraving right into the metal-what class!
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Brian Dellany
a downhiller
from Boulder,CO. Date Reviewed: November 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
Ride Ride Ride! My stem is awsom! A solid chunk of aluminum sculpted into a sterring mechanism that compliments my riding abilities to no other! This stem is SOLID, I wish I could say the same for my bike
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Submitted by
Mike Spencer
a downhiller
from New York Date Reviewed: November 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
Right On! Ill be glad to give my opinion here! This stem is the best, no problems , and like everyone says, its STIFF and built very well!!! Its a work of art!! Kudos for kore!
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Submitted by
Gary Malcom
a weekend warrior
from Vienna, Va. Date Reviewed: October 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
I use the B52 Stem on my Foes Weasel. It is a very durable stem and compliments my rig to no end at high speed. Its very stiff, no flex at all. Being 6.0 tall, I prefer the 7 deg rise at 75 mm long. Great stem, check it out.
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Submitted by
Bob Dyeik
a downhiller
from Fresno, California Date Reviewed: October 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
Da BOMB! Thats what I can say about this stem. Its is strong as can be, and it looks very cool on my bike. its made from a solid piece of aluminum, hollowed out (machined) and secured with four, ya! four bolts in front!! this is the best I have seen.
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Submitted by
Austin Trevor
a downhiller
from Mill V,Ohio Date Reviewed: September 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
Kicks serious butt!!! my B52! I have a 60mm lenght in black that is stiff as it gets. The machine work is outrageous, very fine piece of craftsmanship. Its hollowed from the inside, nice touch! I recomend this as the only Downhill stem I would ever buy again. also check out kore's web at for more info.I give the highest rating possible and more!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Mike Krutz
a downhiller
from Santa Cruz, Ca. Date Reviewed: August 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
Hey I got the thrill all the top pros have. I have a B52 stem on my new MC San Andreas. It sports the 60mm lenght with no rise and performs to the best of my liking. very solidly built also with a total of six bolts! A top pick in my book. Try one!
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Submitted by
Chuck Gates
a downhiller
from Los Angeles, Ca. Date Reviewed: August 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought the B52 stem about six months ago after talking to a bike tech at my LBS. He was right about it. This is the last stem I will buy for this bike. It has allot of trick cnc machining and has four bolts to secure the handlebars. O'yeah, NO flex also! Check it out like I did and you will know what I am saying.
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Submitted by
Toshiro Sakakibara
a downhiller
from Tokyo, Japan Date Reviewed: July 30, 1998
Bottom Line:
B52 or BUST! I have a B52 stem with 7 degre rise. its 75mm long with black color. My stem is the strongest stem I have used in all of my racing experiance. It has a very positive feel.It is also very nice looking. I also use Kore elite skewrs that i like very much!
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Submitted by
Bill Winyard
a racer
from Secaucus, NJ Date Reviewed: July 7, 1998
Bottom Line:
My friend and I both puchased the B-52 billet stem. He has the longer 75mm, I have the shorter 60mm. Both of ours are black. These stems are very well built. They have 4 bolts in front with 2 at the back. This stem as ZERO FLEX period! It also looks very cool on our bikes. Last week I took a bad digger and snapped my world force bars. But the stem came out of it with only a little scratch- it's bullit proof. check it out.
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Submitted by
Chuck Spenser
a cross-country rider
from North Dakota Date Reviewed: June 4, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought the Kore B52 solid billet stem. this stem is machined (hollowed out) on the inside. i usally break things on my bike but with this stem- NO CHANCE This stem is BOMBER PROOF! It has the Kore logos cut into the metal on each side so you wont have stickers peeling off. K=Kore O=offers R=Righteous E=equiptment
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Submitted by
Mike Allen
a weekend warrior
from Boston, Mass. Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998
Bottom Line:
RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!!! B-52 stem or bust! I have a B-52, bullit proof stem on my downhill rig. There is no way in the world you will see flex in this stem. It is secured by four bolts in the front and two in the rear. Kore has their knee saver design like their Lite Stem on the back end, NICE TOUCH. This stem is one chunk of aluminum hollowed out as much as possible from the inside not the outside. No need to clean the mud out of any pockets. Just smooth and stiff!
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