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Average Rating 4.5/5
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    Submitted by Aaron Howard a Racer from Orlando
    Date Reviewed: November 26, 2005
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $20.00
    Strengths:Light, Pretty, Removable face plate
    Weaknesses:Could be lighter
    Similar Products Used:Moots, Azonic, Titec
    Bike Setup:Xtr, Ellsworth, Thomson, king, Azonic
    Bottom Line:Love it for the money.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by eric a Racer from fort worth, texas, usa
    Date Reviewed: April 8, 2001
    Favorite Trail:ruston/lajitas
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $60.00
    Purchased At:colonel's bicycles - fort worth
    Strengths:light...stiff...good looks...removable faceplate with three-bolt attachment...
    Weaknesses:bolts that attach stem to fork have loosened...nuke proof customer service blows...
    Similar Products Used:no-name brand...
    Bike Setup:chameleon frame...manitou mars c...lx/xt drivetrain...
    Bottom Line:granted i have only dealt with my bike shop, who have in turn dealt with them, but no one is ever around to answer the phone at nuke proof...it took over a month to get stem in once ordered which was a nightmare...got wrong size/colour...when stem bolt loosened, they were no help only telling me to try and keep it tight...if the stem did not look/handle well, i would have tried something new already...
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by a Weekend Warrior from mission viejo
    Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000
    Favorite Trail:rock-it
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Strengths:CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!
    removeable faceplate
    stickers
    strong
    overall looks (in addition to stickers)
    Weaknesses:stickers
    availability
    Similar Products Used:control tech
    specialized in-house brand
    raceface (too expensive)
    Bike Setup:dbr v-link
    Bottom Line:i was in need of a new stem to lengthen out my cockpit and i remember hearing that nukeproof stems were made in 150mm lengths, so i made an effort to find one. over christmas i found some on clouseout at a lbs that was going out of business. i bought it for $20 and emailed nukeproof when i got home to see about getting a longer stem. i promptly received an email from a guy who's name i forget telling me what he had in stock and that i could exchange it in unused condition. i sent it in and received my new black stem in a week.

    the stickers thing is correct. i sprayed some clear acrylic paint on it before i installed it. one secret, apply several coats because crashes may still take some paint off. talk about a great company, too bad the stems don't get enough exposure.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Craig a Weekend Warrior from Valparaiso,IN USA
    Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000
    Favorite Trail:Kettle Moraine
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Strengths:Strength, durability, quality, value, I could go on if you want.
    Weaknesses:Some of the decals came off but is that a weakness. I didn't buy it so people could see what it is.
    Similar Products Used:Kore, Control Tech
    Bike Setup:GT LTS w/ RaceFace, N-Proof, Kore and Bontrager parts.
    Bottom Line:Love it, love it, love it! Slap it on, set it up, forget about it. Buy this stem and you will not need another. Ever. I highly recommend this stem to any and all mt. bikers. Buy it and be happy.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Jon a Cross Country Rider from TC, MI, USA
    Date Reviewed: June 6, 2000
    Favorite Trail:XC loop I built
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Strengths:light, strong,
    killer looks
    Weaknesses:Not Applicable
    Similar Products Used:Kore lite 3D
    Bike Setup:'98 schwinn S-10 w/ a few changes
    Bottom Line:If you are thinking about buying it, stop thinking and reach for the wallet. You could bottom out your fork, and taco your wheel and you still couldn't wake this stem from its nuclear winter hibernation. Oh, did I mention, it looks awsome too. I got mine used from a friend and all the stickers are still intact, with minimal damage to the paint job. Nukeproff has done an outstanding job on this stem.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Chris a Cross Country Rider from Boulder
    Date Reviewed: May 22, 2000
    Favorite Trail:not tellin'
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Strengths:stiff, inexpensive
    Bike Setup:Moots YBBeat
    Bottom Line:This stem does the job. Stays put, no flex. Etched logos would have been nice, but who really cares if the stickers peel off. I've tortured it for over a year now and it's still just fine.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Gavin a Weekend Warrior from Gilbertsville, NY
    Date Reviewed: August 28, 1999
    Favorite Trail:
    enlighten me please
    Duration Product Used:
    less than 1 month
    Strengths:
    strong light just plain old kick as and it looks awsome
    Weaknesses:
    stickers peel
    Bike Setup:
    titec hellbent riser manitou sx
    Bottom Line:This stem kicks ass i love it the stickers peel off but if you coat them with acrylic spray they are sopposed to last longer if not just call nukeproof and ask for new stickes love it 5stars
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Spenc a Racer from Virginia
    Date Reviewed: August 19, 1999
    Duration Product Used:
    1 Year
    Strengths:
    Strong
    Light
    Weaknesses:
    None
    Similar Products Used:
    Icon
    Bike Setup:
    98 KHS Team w/Manitou SX
    Bottom Line:After a years use I've had no problems with this stem. In the beginning I had a slight tilt in my handlebars and noticed that the handlebar holder side of the stem was welded crooked, but slightly. I sent it back to Nukeproof and they sent me a replacement pronto.
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by daniel a Cross-Country Rider from dallas, TEXAS
    Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999
    Favorite Trail:
    Tyler State park in TEXAS
    Duration Product Used:
    3 months
    Strengths:
    it has great colors and is stiff you can not destoy the thing I love it!!!!
    Weaknesses:
    the stickers
    Similar Products Used:
    Marin house brand
    Bike Setup:
    MARIN Rift Zone Manatou X vert r
    Bottom Line:I love Nuke Proof over all the stickers let me down but it will be ok
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Sean a Cross-Country Rider from Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
    Date Reviewed: July 24, 1999
    Duration Product Used:
    1 Year
    Strengths:
    Strong
    good price
    Weaknesses:
    Stickers peel off
    Bike Setup:
    Cannondale M 500 RST Mozo fork
    Bottom Line:Very good stem. Great price for the weight. Really strong. But the stickers peeled off !
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Tristan a Cross-Country Rider from Pullman, WA
    Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999
    Favorite Trail:
    any
    Duration Product Used:
    1 Year
    Strengths:
    VERY strong, Looks cool,hasn't broken after a year of serious riding.
    Weaknesses:
    The stickers don't stay on to well!
    Similar Products Used:
    CODA, Kore Lite 3D
    Bottom Line:This is a really good deal! The only problem is that the stickers were easily moved and that took away from the look of it.! iT looked REALLY cool when I first got it. They should had coated the stickers. FOr that I'll give em' 4 flaming hot ones
    Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by John a Cross-Country Rider from Evansille,In
    Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999
    Duration Product Used:
    2 Years
    Strengths:
    Looks great,Cool badge.
    Weaknesses:
    The stickers
    Similar Products Used:
    Kore,Ionic
    Bike Setup:
    DEAN Ti
    Bottom Line:The stem is stiff and looks great. The wieght is ok too. The only thing is the stickers; why did they not clear coat over them? I could peel them off if I wanted. For this I give four chillies.
    Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by berrywise a cross-country rider from Stillwater, MN
    Date Reviewed: January 16, 1999
    Bottom Line:

    It's bee a year now on my race face stem and I can say I havn't found any flaws in it. The three bolt pattern works really well. I put some titanium anti seize on the bolts and they have held up fine. Ride feel is great. Stem is great.Great buy not bad price. five chilles
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Joseph Abdoualimina a racer from New Dehli
    Date Reviewed: January 3, 1999
    Bottom Line:

    the what you americans call Nuke proof is very very good, but it is ver very bad. i crash a lot becuase i do extreme mountain biking where your opponents can punch at you when you are going downhill, i haven't gotten married yet.
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Hutch a cross-country rider from USA
    Date Reviewed: October 23, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    I have riden this stem for almost a year now.....well what can i tell yah...it looks cool...it is stiff...it is very resonably priced...and it works....no problems with this stem....never have any problems with it loosening up, and the paint job has held up to crashes....well for the most part....nice work nukeproof...
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Aaron a racer from Northfield, MA
    Date Reviewed: October 20, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    I have had this stem for 2 months, and couldn't be happier. It is light, not too light but better than most for $30.00. It also has a removable face plate, bad thing is it has three bolts and you have to rotate tightening them, becaise it will turn out uneven if you don't. It has the looks tough. For the price it can't be beaten.
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by rdjerry a cross-country rider from CANADA
    Date Reviewed: August 2, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    I've had this stem for almost two months now with no problems. It clamps firmly onto the steerer tube and holds my bar in place, what more can you ask for in a stem? It's light, has a removable face plate, has no sharp edges on the clamp, and comes in nice colors.
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Jim Downey a weekend warrior from Clinton Township, MI
    Date Reviewed: June 19, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    I have a three bolt stem that developed a crack at the handle bar clamp, WHATS WITH THAT! I didn't even crash on my bike. I noticed it when my bars became too flexy. Stem looks cool but its not worth the sacrifice over safety!!!!! I give low points for a product I feel isn't worth the price. Not Recommended
    Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Aggie John a weekend warrior from College Station, TX
    Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    The first thing that attracted me to this stem was the way it looked. Then I saw the price which was even better. You can't tell me that there is a stem out there that beats this one for the money. I might be mistaken, but I believe it is the only one out there that is black with yellow writing, which matches a number of bikes, including my Attitude Comp. It's not the lightest, but who cares? The only problem I have is that they use stickers instead of decals. That can be easily fixed with a coat of clear lacquer spray.Beat the hell outta' t.u.!!!!
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Arbysauce a weekend warrior from North Vietnam, USA
    Date Reviewed: March 14, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    Nuke Proof is a small company in Ada, Michigan. If you know anything about the people that live in Ada, you'd know that they are Dutch. The Dutch are two things: thrifty and detail oriented. This stem costs less and is very durable, in the Dutch tradition. The only drawbacks are the stickers, in that the NUKE PROOF is a tad queer, and the alumninum bolts are too soft, ie. they round out easily. One other note: When tightening the faceplate, make sure you tighten each bolt a bit, and move around until they're all tight. That way each bolt is in use, versus pulling one corner out further than the other...Anyway, it's a good stem, and it's cheap.
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by jayman a cross-country rider from Montrose, Co
    Date Reviewed: March 1, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    I love this stem it is the best stem I have ever tried. It is light strong and looks real
    cool too. The removable face plate is great and the stickers look preety cool on the black paint job.
    I also have a rear nuke proof hub that is great. I have tried numerous nuke proof products and haven't been failed yet
    Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by mtnbkr5186 a cross-country rider from Kutztown, PA
    Date Reviewed: February 7, 1998
    Bottom Line:

    Nice stem for the money. as a broke college student, it was a perfect upgrade from my stock heavy
    piece of junk. its fairly light, triple clamp design, cheap, and looks nice. obviously someone else thought
    so - i came out of a class to find that some dumb ass had taken it. my azonic bars and manitou fork lay
    there only attached by the brake cables. cheap enuff so i bought another one. only bad thing is the
    cheasy name stickers that peel off with time.
    Overall Rating:4






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