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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: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric
a Racer
from fort worth, texas, usa
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2001 | | Favoriate 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:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
a Weekend Warrior
from mission viejo
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000 | | Favoriate 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: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Valparaiso,IN USA
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000 | | Favoriate 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:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from TC, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2000 | | Favoriate 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:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2000 | | Favoriate 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:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gavin
a Weekend Warrior
from Gilbertsville, NY
Date Reviewed: August 28, 1999 | | Favoriate 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: |
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: |
Submitted by
daniel
a Cross-Country Rider
from dallas, TEXAS
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999 | | Favoriate 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: |
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: |
Submitted by
Tristan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pullman, WA
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999 | | Favoriate 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: |
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: |
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: |
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.
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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: |
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: |
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: |
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: |
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.!!!!
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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: |
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: |
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: |
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