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Tommi Bass
a Cross Country Rider
from U.KDate Reviewed: September 17, 2003
Strengths: It looks the nads...cheap and very well made.Weaknesses: Not at this price mate!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!
Favorite Trail: MY deaders gafff
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Merlincycles.co.uk
Similar Products Used: fakin loads mate
Bike Setup: monster..monster!
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Mister T
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from SeattleDate Reviewed: August 7, 2003
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 stemBottom Line: Awesome stem. Bought for $15 and should buy more to give as christmas presents.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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Hank Jien
a Cross Country Rider
from Surrey, British Columbia, CanadaDate Reviewed: July 9, 2003
Strengths: -good looking
-excellent anodized finish
Weaknesses: quality control??Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Trail: South Surrey Atheletic Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: [(came with bike)Bronco Warrior MT 306
Similar Products Used: Traz-X forged riser stems, UNO forged riser stem, IKE stem, EXT Pro, Powerful Tools stem
Bike Setup: Bronco Warrior MT 306 (www.broncobike.com), Sram X.9 drivetrain, Novatec Cartridge hubs lacced onto WTB Speed Master rims, Rock Shox SID Race, Truvativ Firex SL ISIS Drive, Tektro MT 11 black anodized brake, WTB Rocket V w/Cro-Mo rails, Kore Race seatpost, WTB Momentum Comp headset
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SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, ABDate Reviewed: July 12, 2002
Strengths: Well finishedWeaknesses: Alloy seems soft
Bolts are smallBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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$25.00
Purchased At: Cambria
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race, Control Tech, Titec Big Al
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trailgoat
a Cross Country Rider
from new englandDate Reviewed: March 31, 2002
Strengths: -relatively light
-excellent stiffness
-good clamping force (zero slippage)
-low priceWeaknesses: -none that I've foundBottom Line: 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.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: xc-race/trail hardtail (120mm, zero degree stem)
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