Product Description

The design team for the new Thomson 31.8 stems had a tough goal: make a stem better than the Thomson Elite Road and Mountain Stems. Early tests showed us that our competitors’ 31.8 stems were heavier and weaker than Thomson Elite 25.4 and 26.0 stems. At Thomson our new stems were not done until they were stronger, lighter and longer lived than the legendary Thomson Elite.

The X2 features a lighter, 2-bolt handlebar clamp that was originally conceived as a road-only design. In our testing we found that the 2-bolt handlebar clamp, with its patent-pending interlocking faceplate, is strong enough for mountain bike use, despite being 50 grams lighter than the Thomson Elite 26.0. The X2 is ride tuned for the road to eliminate harshness, and has a narrow front end that allows for easier use of aero bars. The Elite X2 is a breakthrough stem and will be a classic.


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Overall Rating:2
Value Rating:2
Submitted by river roadie a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: May 17, 2010

Strengths:    Looks great. Love the 17 degree drop. Very aggressive looking.

Weaknesses:    the weight savings is not worth the risk. that crack could have happened on the road. I would not like to think of the consequences.

Bottom Line:   
this stem is mounted to Ritchey WCS bars on my Titus Modena. Didn't ride it more than 500 miles. It was stored for over a month. When I pulled it down from it's suspended hooks I discovered a crack across the faceplate top and bottom near the bolt. I have WCS Ritchey stems on my other three bikes. No problems with them.

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Similar Products Used:   I use the thomson elites on my mountain bikes...no problem. My other road bikes have the Ritchey WCS 4 axis stems. Good stuff so far.

Bike Setup:   My Titus Modena is set up with Kysrium SLs, gatorskins, ultegra running gear, prolink seat, Ritchey WCS bars and now a WCS stem.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Scott Ayler a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: February 1, 2010

Strengths:    High quality. Great price. Very durable. At 260 lbs, it comes clydesdale approved. Overall appearance is gorgeous ... very well made.

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
Purchased Thomson X2 stem to complete my 2009 Capo upgrade. (Somehow the C4 stem didn't do justice to my setup.) The X2 stem is well designed with sleek lines. Absolutely gorgeous. Never had a problem with the faceplate or fit with my bars.

Would not hesitate to place this stem on an $8000+ professional road bike.

For those weight weenies (you know who you are), the weights posted on the IH Thomson website are accurate. Grab the scale and enjoy!

This stem is better than other stems costing in the $200+ range (that includes carbon).

I have been told that I am a VERY selective biker. Being picky, having the right components with exceptional quality is what I demand. This Thomson product is the finest I have seen (regardless of price).

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Favorite Ride:   Anywhere Dry

Price Paid:    $85.00

Purchased At:   Art's Cyclery

Similar Products Used:   Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, FSA OS 99 CSI stem, FSA (cracked) carbon stem, Bontrager Race Lite stem, Cannondale C4 stem.

Bike Setup:   2009 Cannondale Capo with Thomson X2 stem, Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, Selle Italia Prolink Gel Flow saddle, custom wheels built with Velocity Fusion rims, Sapim CX Ray spokes, Phil Wood hubs, White Industries Uno freewheel, Conti Ultra Gatroskins 25c tires, Easton EC90 SL forks, and Profile Design T2 Wing bars.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by lebikerboy a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: October 28, 2009

Strengths:    Light,stiff,attractive.

Weaknesses:    None that I've discovered.

Bottom Line:   
I initially bought this stem because it was the only one with a low enough stack height
for the carbon take off fork I'd purchased.
Stiff enough for me and the bike goes where I point it. Some folks think it a good idea to grease the stem/steer tube interface. This is a definite no-no. Grease the stem bolts themselves and use a torque wrench and you're good to go.

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Favorite Ride:   Any sunny day...

Similar Products Used:   Easton EM90 magnesium stem.

Bike Setup:   Klein Quantum full Ultegra group.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by C_K a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: August 22, 2009

Strengths:    Weight
Stiffness
Made in USA
Looks


Weaknesses:    A bit pricey

Bottom Line:   
The Thompon X2 stem has been a good purchase for me. It holds my carbon bars and carbon steerer tube well, adjustments are easy, and it looks great. Thomson's reps have been helpful and informative on the phone.

As with most modern lightweight biking components, you can't overtighten the bolts on this stem without the risk of damaging the product. I feel that those who have had product failure with this stem likely damaged the product by overtightening the bolts. Always use a bicycle torque wrench with new components.

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Favorite Ride:   FL flats

Price Paid:    $95.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Bike Setup:   Custom build - Cannondale Liquigas Synapse


Overall Rating:2
Value Rating:2
Submitted by kenwall a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: May 11, 2009

Strengths:    looks

Weaknesses:    Not strong enough, particularly at the connection to the fork. It needs more metal there.

Bottom Line:   
Looks great, but it broke. The thing always creaked. I only weigh 160 lb. and had a max of 2000 miles on it. Buy the Truvativ Team stem, it's much stronger and looks just as good.

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Favorite Ride:   Central park

Price Paid:    $90.00

Similar Products Used:   Truvativ Team Ti

Bike Setup:   2007 Argon 18 Gallium, SRAM Force



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