Features:
-low rise and shorter lengths for all-mountain riding
-durable yet incredibly lightweight
-compatible with both 25.4 and 31.8 bars (alloy shim provided for 25.4 bars)
-4-bolt CNC'd faceplate with WTB logo
Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Pine Valley Date Reviewed: August 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky cycling
Strengths:
Light, cost
Weaknesses:
It's weak. The thing cracked at the collar after one ride. The aluminum around the collar is paper thin. I'm going to try and get a refund -- I don't want a weak piece of crap stem like that on my bike -- it could be a matter of life or death!
I run WTB tires and seat and have been very happy with them. I guess I should have left it there. I'm not going to try anymore of their components. Since the stem is kind of a critical component, I'm not going to screw around anymore. I'm getting a Thomson
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Submitted by
scott
a Weekend Warrior
from dallas,tx Date Reviewed: April 2, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
The stem is light and strong. Looks very tuff with the WTB wolf logo. Bought it with the TXC riser bar & shaved some weight off my bike.
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Bike Setup:
2005 Hardrock
Bottom Line:
Beautiful, strong, light and affordable. What more can you ask for?
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