Silver stems...

[catulle]

Now days all stems seem to be black and I don't particularly care for black bicycle parts. Thus, would y'all please point the way where to find silver colored stems (threadless)? Thank you kindly, atmo.

[SoCalSteve]

Now days all stems seem to be black and I don't particularly care for black bicycle parts. Thus, would y'all please point the way where to find silver colored stems (threadless)? Thank you kindly, atmo.

Thomson makes threadless stems in a silver finish.

Good luck!

Steve

[Bradford]

I have a Ritchey I bought NOS off of ebay that is a nice gray color. Nitto makes silver stems and you can get them from Rivendell. And, if you have plenty o cash, Moots Open Road Stems are just flat out beautiful (and they come custom if you have a few more ducets).

[PaulE]

I have the Thomson. It only comes in a 31.8 bar clamp width, and I think the clamp squeaks on my bars every now and then. If you want a standard bar clamp, I think this Nitto is the Ultimate Ideal in a silver threadless stem:

Nitto Model UI-5EX

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/handlebars_stems_tape/16163.html

[CNY rider]

I bought the Nitto from Rivendell. It has some weird name like the U5x or something. I love it. It's the best looking stem I own, and functions perfectly on my effin' cross bike.

[dave thompson]

Now days all stems seem to be black and I don't particularly care for black bicycle parts. Thus, would y'all please point the way where to find silver colored stems (threadless)? Thank you kindly, atmo.
Nitto makes a couple of nice silver threadless stems, the UI-5GX.

[catulle]

You guys are the bestest. Thank you...!

[dbrk]

There's a pretty good photo of the Nitto stem on my Legend in the Serotta Gallery here: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=17564

All the traditional threaded steerer bikes look better in silver trim but some modern bikes go either way. I prefer silver usually but am currently building two rigs in black. Pictures forthcoming.

These Nitto threadless are like all Nitto products: the very best quality.

dbrk

[davids]

Oval Concepts, atmo!

http://www.ovalconcepts.com/img/dettProdotti/46__big.jpg

[catulle]

Oval Concepts, atmo!

http://www.ovalconcepts.com/img/dettProdotti/46__big.jpg

I have an Oval that I like very much (in spite of the mp screws on the back), but have never seen Oval in silver. Thanks.

[catulle]

There's a pretty good photo of the Nitto stem on my Legend in the Serotta Gallery here: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=17564

All the traditional threaded steerer bikes look better in silver trim but some modern bikes go either way. I prefer silver usually but am currently building two rigs in black. Pictures forthcoming.

These Nitto threadless are like all Nitto products: the very best quality.

dbrk

That's a mighty pretty bike, Doc. Congrats, and thank you.

[palincss]

I have the Thomson. It only comes in a 31.8 bar clamp width, and I think the clamp squeaks on my bars every now and then. If you want a standard bar clamp, I think this Nitto is the Ultimate Ideal in a silver threadless stem:

Nitto Model UI-5EX

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/handlebars_stems_tape/16163.html

The Rivendell catalog also shows a lugged Nitto threadless stem, which although extravagantly priced ($200) is substantially prettier than the UI-5EX, atmo.

For a brief period Riv also had a lugged/fillet brazed/TIG welded Nitto threadless stem that they blew out at $60 that IMO was about the prettiest thing I've ever seen in threadless. Lugged at the bar interface, fillet brazed at the steerer interface, and overall simply gorgeous.

[55/Rad]

Cinelli Groove comes in silver and is quite nice. Prices are all over the board but you can get them for $20 or less.

55/Rad

http://xoomgear.com/i/p/l/STEM-1007.jpg

[Marcusaurelius]

Now days all stems seem to be black and I don't particularly care for black bicycle parts. Thus, would y'all please point the way where to find silver colored stems (threadless)? Thank you kindly, atmo.

Itm briefly made some polished threadless cromoly stems but I haven't seen any around for several years. Most local frame builders will make you a stem whatever way you want it.

[Rapid Tourist]

I have purchased a ton of silver stems off ebay. Cheap and they work great!

[manet]

I have purchased a ton of silver stems off ebay. Cheap and they work great!

errrrr... you gottem' shop or some weird clamp fetish?

[Rapid Tourist]

Manet, suffice it to say I'm a little obsessive. Couldn't decide on which bars to use on a bike that REQUIRED SILVER doo-dads and, as a result, bought quite a few silver stems off the ebayers.

Good people. Good stuff. Good clean fun. :banana: :banana:

[fiamme red]

http://www.wallbike.com/oddsnends/kalloystem.html

[bfd]

Another Silver threadless stem to consider is the IRD Prestige Ultra-Lite Stem:

http://interlocracing.com/stems.html

Nice looking and weighs in at a very light 120g!

[dirtdigger88]

I ran across this one while looking myself-

http://www.awcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m5b62s88p8666

Jason

[joy&revolution]

i think this is pretty hot: Deda Zero 10 Servizio Corse Stem
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=13173&category=885

http://www.universalcycles.com/images//products/medium/13173.jpg

[landshark_98]

silver, 12 cm, decal removed. Bought from Wayne for a Kirk being built but Dave has spec'd a 13 so it will go up for sale, along with matching Oval Concepts post, also with decal removed, if you (or anyone else) is interested...

Greg