Looking for recommendations for stems…building up a P3. What are people using that offer the best fit, weight and value?
What sizes are you using on your frames? Getting fitted this weekend - interested to know sizes of other riders.
Thanks all…
I have been using ITM stems. I tried that superlight stem “The Stem”. It broke while riding over a rough road. ITM hasn’t responded to my attempt to get them to honor the warranty. $100 plus dollars gone. I am going back to their Millennium stem, which has the same size and shape. I use 9 or 10 cm stems on my 51 cm P3, depending on how far forward I am riding.
Thanks Art! You never let me down, I’m hoping you don’t start charging me consulting fees!
As my wife would tell you, I am cheap, but I am worth every penny.
Art, what kind of rise do the stems have?
Bob Sigerson
Stems are something that people can spend bunches of money on and get the basic same results. Personally, I get whatever the bar is compatible with.
I like Cinelli, but I have run everything from Trek’s house brand (System1-3, Icon) to ITM, 3TTT, and the aforementioned Cinelli. Make sure the clamp diametre is compatible with the stem. I have about ten threadless stems, along with about fifteen to twenty quill stems. I can fit just about anything I come across, and I can eliminate the variables quickly when getting onto a new steed.
One option is to see if someone has the Salsa stem fitting system. More than likely, the shop will have a stem that fits. Another option is to borrow a Look Ergostem.
The ITM stems I use have a 10 degree rise. You can flip them and use them in either orientation. It works pretty well by and large.
Dan recommends a stem with a 6 degree rise. They might flip more reasonably. I haven’t tried such a stem, but he makes a lot of sense.
Ouch. No it didn’t break there. It broke on one side of the stem where the bolt secures it to the steerer. Perhaps I overtightened it, but I don’t think so.
I have to admit this failure got my attention. I believe I noticed it soon after the failure, but I could have easily tried to ride the bricks of St. Anthony’s with this stem. I don’t want to think about the results.
I sent an email to ITM, but I guess they are pretending to not understand English.