Ali C Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 hi folksI dont normally ask which parts to buy as I tend to know what I like and like what I know.This time is different though.I am upgrading (or downgrading) to normal 25.4mm clamp bar and stem as it will flex more and hopfully reduce a bit of the arm pump I get.I am gonna get some azonic bars as I like their shape, I am aware they are a bit unreliable, but I will probably get a new set every other year or so.I am stuck on what stem to get though.....I have a few features I would like to have on it, but its not set in stone,low steerer hightno pinch bolts on back of steerer4 bolt front clamp100mm length5-10 degree riseblack strongcheapand lightishAgain I would like those features but I can bend a little.I have been looking at: fsa xc170 race face evolve II race face prodigy II thompson eliteI have been looking at the above stems, non of them have all the features...its a hard choiceI know most people will say thopmson, but they are exspensive, are they really worth the extra honey?any other stems that meet my needs?cheers humble trials folkPs this was meant to be a poll, but I cant work out how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 ali, the thomson is more than worth it, i can guarantee it will be the best purchase you will ever get (stem wise) just go for it, race face are pish, and FSA are not the best either, thomson all the way im afraid, it is definately worth the extra moolah.my 2p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 echo control.Clarky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 ali, the thomson is more than worth it, i can guarantee it will be the best purchase you will ever get (stem wise) just go for it, race face are pish, and FSA are not the best either, thomson all the way im afraid, it is definately worth the extra moolah.my 2pyour 2p and his 70 odd quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 echo control.Clarky.would be a loose fit with 25.4 mm bars I will probably get a thomson, but it will cost me £30ish, I could get the fsa and race face for next to nothing, maybe free. But once I have got one I can ask for another, so I have to choose well.now then....I would have liked the thompson in 10 degree rise, but they only come in 5 or 15, which to go for? decisions decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 the azonic ORC stem should complement it nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 not keen on welded stems really, snapped a few in the past (were mod stems mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hope stem? Also theres a Kore stem that sounds about what you're looking for, can't remember what its called but Mike (leedstrials) and the others all ran them when they were in Bangor if that helps lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thomson I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I am currently using a hope stem in 31.8mm, its ok, but I dont really want to get another.The kores are ok, bit plain though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 The thompson stems are absolutly beautifully machined, really nice product. Plenty of variation in sizes, bit pricey, but defiantly more then worth it.I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 I like my dmr conrod.....Good clamp area size...dosent creak..looks Ok...not the greatest loking..but meh...have You looked at buy all stems??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 ali, the thomson is more than worth it, i can guarantee it will be the best purchase you will ever get (stem wise) just go for it, race face are pish, and FSA are not the best either, thomson all the way im afraid, it is definately worth the extra moolah.my 2pdamn right ben, thomson stems are very good, i have an elite in 100mm and 5 degree rise with some easton ea70 bars, the stem feels so stiff and you can really see the build quality in them, its awesome. well worth the extra cash over any other stem. very light, incredibly stiff, tad expensive. . . .but you can really see and feel the difference over a normal stem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSuave Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 thompson all day long. had a 100mm version on my echo with try-all bars and was absolutely spot on. i could have sworn they do them in 10 deg rise though?? prob wrong . i'd go for a 5 deg if not, however, depending on what frame you have check what dimension stem they come with as a full bike and stick close to this unless you unusually large or small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Ali, I use a truvative 110mm 5deg stem with some koxx bars and I think its great.It ticks most of your boxes and looks very nice indeed.Ipaid £26.99 in bikedock for mine.Called a Truvative TeamHere is some poop quality pics of it, the bolt on the rear has never caused me a problem as its fairly well rounded.Taken specially for you Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Limburn Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 ali im pretty sure that i'm running the fsa xc170 that you mentioned above, and i have to say that i absolutely love my stem. these are very strong, unbelievably light and also very good looking. they come in black with a silver front part, and this looks great.get one of these stems!!!Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy elephants Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I have just got me one of these it seems pretty nice, i no they do a 90mm one in 25.4 clamp, i think they might do a 100mm one too...might be worth a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Grainger Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 (edited) I'd say the thompson, kore or a toxsin. Edited December 16, 2005 by Martin Grainger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 easton if you havnt looked at them yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Tomsons do look great i have to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Limburn Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 ali im pretty sure that i'm running the fsa xc170 that you mentioned above, and i have to say that i absolutely love my stem. these are very strong, unbelievably light and also very good looking. they come in black with a silver front part, and this looks great.get one of these stems!!!Tomi had a look at mine today and it is definantly an fsa xc170. it is 105mm long with 6 degree rise. it is a really nice stem and everyone should get one!!tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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