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James Pappaconstantine
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: September 20, 2003
Strengths: It's lightWeaknesses: It isn't strong enough.Bottom Line: This is the second ITM Magnesium stem that has broken in the exact same spot.
(the lower clamp.) These were both installed with a torque wrench to the exact specs dictated by ITM. The second was torqued under my supervision, yet I still ended up with a $250.00 paperweight.
ITM should redesign this stem before they end up with a law suit.
Favorite Ride: ITM Magnesium Stem
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Gorham Bike and Ski
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npuente
a Road Racer
from MéxicoDate Reviewed: June 18, 2003
Strengths: Very lightWeaknesses: Always use a torque to adjustBottom Line: Yhe lightest stem ever used, never had a problem
Favorite Ride: Bianchi XL-EV2
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At: on line
Similar Products Used: ITM the big one
Bike Setup: Bianchi XL-EV2, Record 10, Ksyrium sl, Use Alien Carbon
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sbess
a Recreational Rider
from Santa BarbaraDate Reviewed: May 18, 2003
Strengths: Weight, stiffnessWeaknesses: DuhBottom Line: Ever have a stem clamp break in two on a 35mph decent? Hit a small bump and CRACK!, the bars dropped and miraculously I was able to stay aboard and gingerly brake to a stop. Fourtunatly it was a strait stretch. When I put this bike together, weight was a high priority, but todays events have revolutionized my thinking on that front. Though I was under the impression when purchasing this stem that it is quite stiff and rugged as mell as light. Judging from the sound it made as it cracked, I would imagine that brittle would be an apropriate descriptive as well. I'm 195lbs and ride pretty hard for a 50 yr. old, but not at competetive or even aggressive club level. I would be surprised if this bike/stem have 10,000 mis. to date. I understand that it is critical to not over torque bolts, and as far as I know, mine was properly installed, having been built up by the owner of a high end shop. Perhaps I'll chose this model again if I ever come back as a 130lb. Columbian climber.
Favorite Ride: Wildflower Century
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At: Bikesmiths
Bike Setup: Litespeed Vortex; Campy Record 10; Campy Neutron wheels; EastonEC-90 bars;Flite Trans-Am seat
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jpf34
a Road Racer
from San Antonio Texas 78258Date Reviewed: October 9, 2002
Strengths: It's lightWeaknesses: It's fragile and not warrented. The "biege" color is a bit unsightful.Bottom Line: Bought The Stem in June 02. Was installed by professional bike mechanic at local bike store. Is broken at stem flang after about 1800 miles. I weigh 175 lbs. Moral of story, it may be too light if you need durability.
Favorite Ride: Pinarello Prince
Price Paid:
$195.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Going to either DEDA or EASTON.
Bike Setup: Titainuim Frame, DuraAce, Reynolds Ouzo Fork, Kysriums, Look Pedals and Selle Marco Seat.
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Levon Devian
a Recreational Rider
from Malibu CADate Reviewed: August 28, 2002
Strengths: Wieght 90gWeaknesses: UGLY as all hell...Bottom Line: GREAT STEM.
90g is awesome.
I am 220 pounds and i think its stiff stiff stiff.... no problems with flex at all... Had to bead blast it so i could paint it.
Favorite Ride: Coastal
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Full DURA ACE bianchi..
with all the extras
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