Submitted by
Mike Maloney
a Weekend Warrior
from hudson nc Date Reviewed: April 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
hickory park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
lightning cycles
Strengths:
when it wasn't cracked it was strong and looks good.
Weaknesses:
it only lasted 5-6 montths before the faceplate had cracked in 4 spots. Now Adventure components have had it for 3-4 months to warranty the part and no one will return my phone calls after calling 4 weeks in a row.
Similar Products Used:
azonic ,funn, kona,etc.
Bike Setup:
banshee scream w/monster-t
Bottom Line:
the stem is good if you dont have a problem with it. The company sucks. I've never had luck with there products, I broke there cromoly cranks in 2 months which took another 2-3 months to get returned. I,m now waiting to reciev a new stem wich like the cranks ,I will not use for lack of strength. If you use products hard and to what they are supposed to do stay away from ac components so you wont have to deal with this company later. THEY SUCK.
i would have rated this higher if AC would get on the ball.
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Submitted by
al alcantara
a Weekend Warrior
from wa Date Reviewed: May 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Umarked
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
bikeshop
Strengths:
Stem is beefy, rigid and combined with four bolt closure gives stable and predictable steering. Also the handlebar feels somewhat securely fastened.
Weaknesses:
Strictly follow torque spec.
Similar Products Used:
Kore, Ritchey
Bike Setup:
Custom Al
Bottom Line:
Feels more in-control than other 'square' stems. It's been at top and dropped-off and seems like will live to see many more highs and lows of days and nights. Although can't ignore the weight; it'll stand by you everytime, all the time. Loctite bolts, torque tightened, wait a bit for fluid to cure and See You at the XRoads pal.
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Submitted by
tony
a Downhiller
from middx, england Date Reviewed: November 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
street/ urban/ dirt
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
wheely good bikes
Strengths:
Great looking shorty( 40mm works great on my Metalhead.)
Weaknesses:
Bad tolerances on the steerer tube clamp, I had to make a shim so it would tighten up properly without overstressing the bolt area.
Similar Products Used:
world force 60mm 24/7 pro 40mm
Bike Setup:
metalhead ,W/bros forks, 521's, raceface cranks ,24/7 chro mo bars.
Bottom Line:
Pity about the slack tolerances especially on a stem at that price, would'nt recomend or buy another although the problem was solved by adding a shim. Go with the 24/7 pro , probably the toughest stem out there, very very solid.
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Submitted by
Gary Rich
a Downhiller
from New York Date Reviewed: November 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Down Cycles
Strengths:
I love this stem beefy, looks great will never break. I know guys who do 16 foot drops onm them all the time.
Weaknesses:
NONE. i think the review below about that dudes breaking was a defect or some kind of freak accident.
Similar Products Used:
Azonic Shorty
Bike Setup:
KHS DOMINATRAX
Bottom Line:
Awsome stem that is worth the money and can drop you off any thing.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from NH Date Reviewed: January 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
my work (wholesale)
Strengths:
very inexpensive for a DH stem (35 bucks my cost! i would gladly pay retail for this thing!) no problems, very good looking. this is a different version than the old cnc'd anodized stems. mine is a new, black powdercoat (sandblasted?) stem, with a different design. absolutely no problems on either my spooky metalhead slalom bike or my spooky project X dh bike. 4 bolt pattern is nice, so is the 2-bolt knee-saver steerer tube clamp design
Weaknesses:
bad reviews on other versions. get a new one!
Similar Products Used:
Zoom, azonic, nukeproof, big cheese, Salsa...
Bike Setup:
Spooky metalhead, marzocchi z1 CR, hayes brakes/hubs, king HS, 321 disc rims, Thomson seatpost, ProTaper bars, AC guide, XTR 8sp., profile cranks, snafu pedals. Project X same, except for Stratos superstar8 fork, Mr Dirt chainguide, wider tires.
Bottom Line:
its too bad that others had bad experiences with AC stems at such a high price. they have changed a lot, and this stem is absolutely great. no problems at all. different sizes available (mine is 40 mm, or 35 i cant remember)... Go. Get. One.
Now.
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Submitted by
John Nelson
a Downhiller
from Palo Alto Date Reviewed: August 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
anything in the bay area
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
you tell me, I cant think of one
Weaknesses:
broke
Similar Products Used:
controltech
Bottom Line:
I thought I had a better stem by buying a AC brand. My stem developed a crack from bolt hole to bolt hole. If you have one check it out carefully. My buddy noticed mine and probably saved my life! One star because I cant give a zero!!
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Submitted by
d amn
a Downhiller
from japan via Date Reviewed: July 16, 1999
Favorite Trail:
me own
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
stiff as hell - a ringing bell. looks good, rides flex free. IT JUST ROCKS
Weaknesses:
Forgive me for there are not any- yet anywaymaybe cost $$$ (but what is cheap in this game?#&'=)
Similar Products Used:
Azonic orc - crap Taiwainese copy shite
Bike Setup:
M 1 SL Jr T XT v Avid 2.0l levers Mavic 521 on lx
Bottom Line:
Finally got rid of that F#$%&% Azonic bit of kit and got a good stem. Costly but worth every penny in my book. Makes all of the difference. Now I can ride my bike like I nicked it, without worrying about breaking the stem and damaging my mug. 4 bolt pattern rulz enough said
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