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lvm
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Strengths: Weight is light at 135 grams. Lighter than many more expensive stems. Looks good from the front and side.Weaknesses: Faceplate strength(?), brandBottom Line: Note this review is for the newer, black Forte Pro road stem that looks similar to the Ritchey WCS. I'm using it with a 1" road fork with the included shim. Even though it's a Performance stem it has a nice machined look to it. The flexy face plate didn't inspire confidence as I tightened the clamp bolts down, but I haven't had any problems so far.
You can see the silver shim through the backside of the part that clamps onto the steerer tube due to a circular cutaway (to save weight), so that detracts from the clean, all-black look some may want. Not an issue with 1 1/8" fork.
Not bad for the price & weight.
Favorite Ride: any
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike Sho
Similar Products Used: Easton, Nuke Proof mtn stems
Bike Setup: basic Aluminum road/trainer bike for larger rider.
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Dave
a Triathlete
from La Mesa CADate Reviewed: March 25, 2003
Strengths: No creaks, 120mm, if you want to save a few grams empty a little water.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Picked this stem up on a clearance sale to replace my proflile stem, looks good and is stiff as a board, forget about the ultralight stems, when climbing you need a stem that does not creak. I love this stem
Favorite Ride: East county, hills
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Proflie, TTT, Itm
Bike Setup: Eddy Merckx Ti, Campy Dura Ace Mix, CPX 33
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Jason Jouet
a Road Racer
from Washington, D. C.Date Reviewed: August 16, 2001
Strengths: Super Stiff, Lighter than Mutant, quality construction, good return policy if different size requiredWeaknesses: tad heavyBottom Line: Super Stiff, good workmanship, excellent return policy, decent to look at, and cheaper than most. Good product.
Note the moron that reviewed the stem before me stated he bought a Performance product at Supergo.... Interesting.
Favorite Ride: Rock Creek Park 10:00 Sat./Sun. Ride
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: ITM BigOne, ITM Millenium, Cinelli Grammo Ti,
Bike Setup: Trek OCLV 120, DA, Chris King hubs/mavic CXP33's/DT Rev. spokes, Cane Creek Headset,
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Kevin
a Road Racer
from Seattle, WA USADate Reviewed: August 14, 2001
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: This is exactly the same stem as made by Pazzazz which costs $25 less. Finish Quality is low and the bar clamp area is too narrow, making for a flexy and none-too-safe feeling handlebar.Bottom Line: You can get a Ritchey Pro (or for that matter any number of quality stems) for less money. Don't buy this stem!
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Coda, ICON, Ritchey Pro
Bike Setup: Ritchey Pro
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Jason Jouet
a Road Racer
from Washington, D. C.Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000
Strengths: Stiff, smallish steer tube clamp width allows for large range of height adjustment, finish is first rate, appearanceWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great stiff stem. First rate quality and finish. Price is right. Steer tube clamp width is small which allows for lots of height adjustment, e. g. lower for crits, higher for RR's, etc.
Favorite Ride: Rock Creek Park Weekend Training/Insanity rides
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Cinelli Grammo Ti, ITM BigOne, Performance Forte AH T'less
Bike Setup: Ultimate, DA, Cane Creek Aerohead wheels, LOOK HSC-2 fork, 3T bars, Speedplay X-2
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