The XC stem is a lighter design with sleeker lines intended for the all purpose cross country rider
Available in 70mm, 90mm (198gr) and 110mm lengths with a 5 degree rise providing an ideal riding position for climbing and casual descents
The DH stem is a sturdier design for the hard core free rider who needs a beefy product
Available in 45mm, 60mm (245gr) and 80mm with a 10 degree rise this stem raises the bar slightly positioning the rider better for steep descents and drops
Both stems are equipped with removable bar clamps, making installation quick and simple
Submitted by
The Sock
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario Date Reviewed: August 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Don Valley, Fish Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
...
Weaknesses:
Failure of the components caused the destruction of my bike
Similar Products Used:
Other alloy no name stems
Bike Setup:
Was a stock 2003 Fluid 3.0
Bottom Line:
Due to the complete failure of this stem, it caused the destruction of my bike and harm to my body. While going down a hill at the Don here in Toronto, the stem bolts and the stem itself stripped and my handlebars fliped on me so I could not reach the break levers. I lost control, tried to bail but ended up crashing into rocks, logs and the bridge. It was a section of the trail that's in my ability level and I have done many times before hand on the bike. My bike was totaled, I ended up very banged up and I lost the use of my bike. The cause was stripped bolts on the stem, they were so short that they couldn't hold the handlebars in properly with enough force. Because of this the "grip surface" edges of the stem and the handlebars were worn and striped, the failure of that joint caused my crash. I'm very upset that such a good bike would come with a stuipd, stupid little over look such as this, and it seriously doubts my wanting to by another Norco because of this. I know it's such a small part and that it's a part to save the cost of the bike, but such an overlook on a part caused such destruction of my bike and almost took my life. I really don't know what to say, I have nothing to "rate" on this component, the only thing I want to really say is to any other person who has this stem is to replace it as soon as possible before you end up going down a hill out of control towards rocks and logs because of the failure of the component.
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Submitted by
mr J-n-c
a Downhiller
from vancouver BC canada Date Reviewed: December 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
woodlot platinum
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
the bike shop
Strengths:
looks nice i guess
Weaknesses:
Bolts are two short, resulting in a striped stem, only two bolts to clamp onto steer tube, and lack of metal for Freeride aplications
Similar Products Used:
funn serial rippa, marz bolt on stem
Bike Setup:
2003 norco VPS with Super T's
Bottom Line:
the bolts stiped on me at whistler, so I had to get longer ones just to hold it in place. The old bolts only grabed about 1cm of thread, clearly not enough to hold it in place when pounding down dirt merchant or upper joyride. for me its still in one piece, but my friends sheered right off on him, we took a look at it and there is bairly any metal holding it togeather, its almost paper thin. And this came stock on a VPS designed for freeride and dh? Cross country and light freeride its good, but other than that you can get seriously hurt with this thing. its cheap, you get what you pay for..so ill say mid for products, because mine hasnt broken on me yet.
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Submitted by
dan kelly
a Downhiller
from cbs, newfoundland, canada Date Reviewed: August 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
green MONSTER
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
qaz
Strengths:
short, Available in 45, 60 and 80 mm lengths, 245 g wich is Light weight in a why, 4 bolts, for olny $40!
Weaknesses:
no Weaknesses
Bike Setup:
Jeff's ‘03 VPS Drop
Bottom Line:
awesome Stem, i'm getting one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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craig
a
from Waverley,Nova Scotia, Canada Date Reviewed: October 15, 2002
$ 20.00
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