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Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Stem


  • Average Rating: 3.5/5
  • MSRP: $ 79.95
  • # of Reviews: 6
  • Weight: 115 grams

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Product Description

Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Stem: 3-D Net forged from 2014 alloy for a superb strength-to-weight ratio. Specially designed forged and contoured 4-bolt faceplate for use with today's lightweight, oversized carbon and alloy bars 31.8 diameter...


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Reviews 1 - 6 (6 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:2
Value Rating:3
Submitted by mattwatkins a Racer from Cambridge, UK

Date Reviewed: February 28, 2011

Strengths:    Stylish design and light weight.

Weaknesses:    Lacks stiffness, noticeable flex while climbing.

Bottom Line:   
I am only ten stone and rarely notice flex in components but I think this stem is just too light. I've replaced it with a Thompson and I'm much happier. Only choose this if you think you can live with the flex and lack of stiffness. It looks nice and is extremely light, but I don't think it performs well enough.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Purchased At:   Bought with bike

Similar Products Used:   Thompson.

Bike Setup:   Litespeed road bike.


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:3
Submitted by BokorSolo a Weekend Warrior from Prince William, VA, USA

Date Reviewed: December 25, 2009

Strengths:    Looks great on anybike, comes in standard and oversize clamp sizes, which is excellent. Very light weight, comes with shims for different steerer tubes.

Weaknesses:    It is a bit pricey for just a little bit of weight savings.

Bottom Line:   
Very nice stem I must say. Makes you bike look like a piece of artwork, especially when it is paired with the WCS handlebar. If you can pick it up for a good price go for it, otherwise it is just another piece of expensive hardware.

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Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $45.00



Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by rassenholf a Cross Country Rider from Singapore

Date Reviewed: September 3, 2009

Strengths:    Good looks, WCS, light-weight.

Weaknesses:    Allen key bolts easily rounded. Can't find replacement for it.

Bottom Line:   
Good for weight savings and looks.

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Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $25.00

Similar Products Used:   Raceface Prodigy, Kore Lite Stem



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Craig a Cross Country Rider from Omaha, Nebraska

Date Reviewed: March 19, 2008

Strengths:    Very light well crafted MTB stem, no flexing at all...

Weaknesses:    None so far.

Bottom Line:   
I would recommend this stem to anyone looking for a superlight non carbon stem.

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Favorite Trail:   Swanson Park

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $75.00

Purchased At:   Ebay

Similar Products Used:   Easton, Bontrager

Bike Setup:   06 Jamis Dakar XC Expert


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Bubbolo a Weekend Warrior from Florence, Italy

Date Reviewed: March 12, 2008

Strengths:    Light, finish.

Weaknesses:    Degree, poor quality allen bolts

Bottom Line:   
Stem it's light and nice. I don't like the degree, i prefer the 0 degree stems but Ritchey has other idea.
I had to replace 2 allen bolts.
Mount it on XC bike and you'll be happy but do not mount it on a trail/freeride bike.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Purchased At:   Ebay

Similar Products Used:   Thomson X4

Bike Setup:   Was on SC Heckler, replace with a Thomson X4


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by patrick a Cross Country Rider from Brentwood, TN, USA

Date Reviewed: November 12, 2007

Strengths:    Lightweight & looks.

Weaknesses:    A bit too flexy.

Bottom Line:   
I like Ritchey products and have used them for years. I just find the WCS to be too flexy. Didn't really notice when riding SID forks but now that forks have progressed to 32MM stanchions it really shows how flexy this design is. I will be going back to Thomson.

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Favorite Trail:   Hammy

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $60.00

Purchased At:   Harpeth Bicycles

Similar Products Used:   Thomson, Race Face Deus, & Bontrager.

Bike Setup:   Sycip Diesel, Marzocchi Corsa World Cup....



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