Submitted by
Dave D
a Downhiller
from Coquitlam, BC
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2003
Strengths: Beefy looking stem. I like the truss design. I like how the bolts are long, more threads engaging. I would get another one, if I would ever have to. I have not had one problem with it. Stiff as hell! Nice, plain CNC job too.
Weaknesses: Can't say anything bad...
Bottom Line:
This is a product that I would suggest to my customers. I need to trust that my bike is capable. I trust my bike, every part of it. This isn't a lite use stem. If you ride hard, fast and need a stem that will hold up, get a Pazzaz stem.
Bike Setup: Azonic ds1, Rynolights,Truvativ crank,Hayes disks,and other stuff that makes it work.
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Submitted by
Brian D'Angelo
a Weekend Warrior
from Philly, PA USA
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2002
Strengths: GREAT PRICE! PERFECT FOR ANY HUCKER! SMALL AND PRECISE! PERFECT FOR A BMXer AR HEART!
Weaknesses: NONE
Bottom Line:
IF YOU LIKE RIDING UP THE MALL SHOWING OFF YOUR SKILLS, JUMPING DOWN FLIGHTS OF STAIRS, THEN THIS IS A GOOD STEM, NO PROBS YET. GREAT FOR ANY HUCKER! VERY SHORT AND DOESN'T MAKE BIKE LOOK LONG. GREAT CONTROL AND KEEPS BARS IN PLACE.
great stem at a great price, but make sure you find one that fits your bike. The yellow one i bought was the only one they had and it fit my yellow mrazek perfectly, but i have my doubts as to its aesthetic value on the DS2... oh yeah, it won't ever break, although i haven't done any sort of riding that would warrant that yet... good for freeriders, downhillers, urban, etc., but if you're a XC'er then you might look for something lighter and longer. The stem tends to change the geometry of your bike, although you can just buy a layback seatpost to compensate.
Similar Products Used: pazzaz stem, specialized stem
Bike Setup: Specialized Hardrock, XT drivetrain, and JUDY RACE (2000)
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Submitted by
Ryan LaPerle
a Downhiller
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2000
Strengths: Looks cool, stiff, doesnt slip, four bolt, cheap
Weaknesses: the bolts cut my left knee open a few times becase I am so tall and clumsy, thats about it
Bottom Line:
I jump alot and every thing on my bike has broken except for my fork, bars, and this neck so it must be pretty good. I give it the maximum rating for the stiffness,looks, and price. I would recomend it to anyone who jumps and falls hard but doesnt want to be impaled by their steerer tube or be ripped off by some hyped up corporate a$$holes (azonic, shorty's price is insane) or buy a new neck every month.
Bike Setup: specialized, se rigid fork, bent and broken cheap a$$ parts, race face rizers.
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Submitted by
Kyle Williams
a Downhiller
from Sac, CA
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2000
Strengths: Solid 4 bolts Same as Shorty Looks Good
Weaknesses: You sometimes hit your knee on the two bolts that hold it tight on the steerer tube
Bottom Line:
This looks the exact same as the Shorty, but is 70 dollars cheaper. Buy it because it is strong, solid, looks good, and I promise you won't be disappointed. Powertools is a division of KHS.
