Submitted by
Tommi Bass
a Cross Country Rider
from U.K Date Reviewed: September 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
MY deaders gafff
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Merlincycles.co.uk
Strengths:
It looks the nads...cheap and very well made.
Weaknesses:
Not at this price mate!
Similar Products Used:
fakin loads mate
Bike Setup:
monster..monster!
Bottom Line:
Its a shame one geezer had a wack bolt thigymaflip problem, mine is very well made indeed, the bolts hold up fine. This is a quite strong stem, it can handle the odd jump here and there toooo....which is nice! The finish is super dope as well, bring it on for the KORE! I've given mine a bit of a spanking when i jump on the steed...and why not! 8 Flamin steamin turds guys!
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Submitted by
Mister T
a
from Seattle Date Reviewed: August 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Awesome construction and design.
Weaknesses:
BOLTS ARE CRAP. Replace when you buy the stem. I rounded 2 with first installation. Buy new bolts before you install this stem
Bottom Line:
Awesome stem. Bought for $15 and should buy more to give as christmas presents.
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Submitted by
Hank Jien
a Cross Country Rider
from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: July 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
South Surrey Atheletic Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
[(came with bike)Bronco Warrior MT 306
Strengths:
-good looking -excellent anodized finish
Weaknesses:
quality control??
Similar Products Used:
Traz-X forged riser stems, UNO forged riser stem, IKE stem, EXT Pro, Powerful Tools stem
I have heard good news about Kore but it was really disappointing when I opened my race bike box. While I was installing the stem, the top left handlebar clamping bolt could not go in any further after 66 PERCENT of the bolt was in. I had to tighten it as hard as I could but it's still half mm off aligned with the other bolt, so I'm quite nervous that it will crack some day.
Anyways, other than that, it's a very nice stem. I have even tried small drops and dirt jumping with these after that situation and it did't have a problem. This is the first time I've ever used Kore stuff, so I am pretty pleased with their stuff, other than the bolt problem thingemajig.
I would still recommend this stem to cross country riders. Probably not suitable for freeriding even if there wasn't the bolt problem.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: July 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Well finished
Weaknesses:
Alloy seems soft Bolts are small
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race, Control Tech, Titec Big Al
Bottom Line:
Three bolt bar clamp is hype; I've never had a problem with a properly designed two bolt clamp. The rear clamp bolts on this stem are small, compared to those of the Bontrager Race it replaced. The alloy seems to be softer than that of other stems, as well. Only time will tell if these concerns are valid.
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Submitted by
trailgoat
a Cross Country Rider
from new england Date Reviewed: March 31, 2002
I run this stem with RaceFace LowRiser bars. This combination provides all the strength I need for xc riding, and then some. Low price-Lots of strength-Nice appearance-What else do you need? Nice stem.
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