Submitted by
Pedela
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: September 2, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
T7
Strengths:
Strong, no flex, looks good, lightish, cheapish
Weaknesses:
Shortest is 90mm - could go for a 70mm or 80mm option
Similar Products Used:
Many Eastons of course, Ritchey, DMR, Race Face & unbranded
Bike Setup:
I'm using 2 of these - one on a Yeti 575 & one on a Sanderson Soloist SS
Bottom Line:
Crikey! Stems are one part where high end brands seem way overpriced (Th, RF, Eas)- they only have to connect the steerer & bars - with reach & rise options to match you and your frame - and not break or flex too much or look bad
These are cheap in NZ, nicely finished with ok graphics & minimal faceplate, don't seem to flex, and they're light enough for most uses. They havn't damaged carbon bars or gouged my knees. Come in 0 or 10 degree rise
One shorter length in the range would be good - say a 70mm
No nonsense engineering at recession beating price, thanks Titec
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Twin Cities, MN Date Reviewed: August 19, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
10 degree or 0 degree option. Most stems come with 5 or 6 degree but I wanted just a bit more. Also bought it to go with my Hellbent bars. Strong and light, at least compared to my OE one.
Weaknesses:
It didnt come with my bike?
Similar Products Used:
No name OE stem.
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Maverick (The lowly 1.2) Hellbent bars, Rip 3D stem, Hellbent seatpost, Deore derialleurs, Avid Single Digit 5 brakes.
Bottom Line:
Mine is the Rip 3D SILVER, the one pictured above is the GOLD series. The gold may be a touch lighter but I didn't like the shiny front plate or the heafty price.
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Submitted by
Oliver
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Available in a zero degree rise, product finish, and a respectable weight.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
You name it
Bike Setup:
Vassago 29er
Bottom Line:
Great stem for the money, and one of maybe three manufactures that offer a zero degree rise stem. They are a quality stem that will not break the bank! Will write a follow up when I have more time on the stem.
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