I bought one of those superlight, superexpensive ITM stems about a year ago. They call it The Stem. It weighs in at about 95 grams.
I am an underpowered lightweight. Well, I used to be a lightweight, but I am still underpowered. Never the less, I broke the stem during a particularly rough ride. Fortunately I live in Florida, but I can't imagine the consequences had I instead broken it during IM Lake Placid.
It is coming up on two months now since I returned my stem to Italy expecting them to honor their two year warranty. I still can't get an answer on when, if ever, they will replace it. I get one broken promise after another on when they will respond. You don't expect this for a $200 part.
I am now going to sell the rest of my ITM stems and replace them with Ritchey. If I ever get the warranty honored, I will sell that one too.
Buyer beware,
I am an underpowered lightweight. Well, I used to be a lightweight, but I am still underpowered. Never the less, I broke the stem during a particularly rough ride. Fortunately I live in Florida, but I can't imagine the consequences had I instead broken it during IM Lake Placid.
It is coming up on two months now since I returned my stem to Italy expecting them to honor their two year warranty. I still can't get an answer on when, if ever, they will replace it. I get one broken promise after another on when they will respond. You don't expect this for a $200 part.
I am now going to sell the rest of my ITM stems and replace them with Ritchey. If I ever get the warranty honored, I will sell that one too.
Buyer beware,