What stem currently in production looks least bad on a frame with skinny tubes?

[akelman]

As the title suggests, I'm curious what stem that's readily available looks okay with a steel bike that has a relatively traditional (read: 1" or 1 1/8") front end and relatively traditional (read: pretty skinny) tubes? I like the Fizik Cyrano R1, but I wish it came in +/-6 rather than a +/-7. (Yes, I really am a princess, and this stem really is a pea.)

[akelman]

(Going with a quill isn't an option, no.)

[beeatnik]

Deda Superleggero

[merckx]

Deda Superleggero

Correct.

[AngryScientist]

nitto

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-3773699254952/nitto-ct-81-threadless-stem-3.gif

[AngryScientist]

honorable mention to kalloy uno stealth.

cheap! and good. low key.

https://fairwheelbikes.com/fair-wheel-kalloy-uno-stealth-stem/

https://cdn6.bigcommerce.com/s-tqfdy/products/568/images/2004/Kalloy_Uno_Stem_Parent__43765.1448990115.1280.1280 .jpg?c=2

[Ken Robb]

Help me understand. You already have the bike? It has a 1" steerer so you can use a shim if necessary?

[thegunner]

Correct.

this is 100% the right answer, low stack height, one of the skinniest cross-sections, two thin bands to secure.

[simonov]

this is 100% the right answer, low stack height, one of the skinniest cross-sections, two thin bands to secure.

Piling on. Great stem, slim profile, looks good with skinny tubes.

[palincss]

As the title suggests, I'm curious what stem that's readily available looks okay with a steel bike that has a relatively traditional (read: 1" or 1 1/8") front end and relatively traditional (read: pretty skinny) tubes? I like the Fizik Cyrano R1, but I wish it came in +/-6 rather than a +/-7. (Yes, I really am a princess, and this stem really is a pea.)

Nitto Technomic Dlx and Nitto NP are what really goes with traditional bikes.

https://www.compasscycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/StemNtNP_01.jpg

[Kontact]

I've found the Forte Pro to be pretty minimal, as well as light and reasonably inexpensive:

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/oXgAAOSwlY1ZNFlM/s-l225.jpg

[FlashUNC]

Maybe not the cheapest route, but Eric Estlund at Winter will build whatever you need.

My quill stem for my DS he matched to the headtube angle exactly to ensure a level stem/top tube look.

His threadless stuff looks pretty killer too.

[dbnm]

Mcfk
https://fairwheelbikes.com/mcfk-carbon-stem/

:)

[beeatnik]

^A high end stem which looks as if it was finished by a guy off the street.

Have always wanted one...

[marciero]

nitto

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-3773699254952/nitto-ct-81-threadless-stem-3.gif

I'll raise you one. A little spendy though. Skinny tubes need silver

[David Kirk]

Deda Superleggero

Ding ding ding....we have a winner.

dave

[ultraman6970]

If the frame is steel 1inch fork type of stuff i would just put a quill stem, nothing beat a quill stem in those frames.

[Kontact]

If the frame is steel 1inch fork type of stuff i would just put a quill stem, nothing beat a quill stem in those frames.

Unless you want to build a light bike and have chosen a threadless fork for that reason. I think they can look pretty nice.


Speaking of which, here's another candidate from Nitto:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1199/0226/products/ui-2_69ed48b5-eebc-4ece-ae34-e436de96e43a.jpeg?v=1486942863

[PacNW2Ford]

Sim Works Tomboy, looks like a Salsa Cro-Moto TIG welded steel stem. Comes in black or silver...

[Lovetoclimb]

Deda or Ritchey

[weaponsgrade]

Another vote for the Deda Superleggero. I can confirm that it is smaller than the Ritcheys and 3Ts. A friend picked one up a few months ago for his steel bike. It looked so good, that I went and got one myself. I've got a 1" steerer and am using an 1 1/8" shim. One thing I noticed is that the steerer portion of the stem is short (which I like), but it means the shim stuck up a bit above the steerer portion of the stem. It should be easy to file the shim down a little, but for now I just used an 1 1/8" spacer on top in order to set the preload.

[akelman]

This is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks, everyone! (If someone happens to have a spare Deda in a 100, feel free to PM me.)

[Iansir]

PM sent :)
Ordered a new 120 Superleggera to finish up my firefly build
After getting one of these stems it is now my go to (used to be ritchey)

[dbnm]

Anyone have actual weights on their Deda stems?

[Mike V]

Fizik R1 I think work.

[Peter B]

As the title suggests, I'm curious what stem that's readily available looks okay with a steel bike that has a relatively traditional (read: 1" or 1 1/8") front end and relatively traditional (read: pretty skinny) tubes? I like the Fizik Cyrano R1, but I wish it came in +/-6 rather than a +/-7. (Yes, I really am a princess, and this stem really is a pea.)

Well, Eric Winter is currently producing things like this in any length, rise, size and type you're after. Might take a bit longer to receive than the Deda option tho...:)

[Clean39T]

PM sent :)
Ordered a new 120 Superleggera to finish up my firefly build
After getting one of these stems it is now my go to (used to be ritchey)

Just got a 130 for my Hampsten - it's a work of art (though the Trentacinque matches the Superzero post a little better)...

[Caballero]

I have a custom 1" 120mm 31.8 stem that was built by Brent Steelman. Looks perfect though weighs in at 257g :eek:

I just changed it out for a 120 superleggera at 124g with shim.
Looks fine !!

[mistermo]

Sounds like Deda is the overwhelming winner, and OP got his answer, but I always go with the Syntace F99/F109/F119/F139 series. Comes in polished and black. Logos are discreet and come off easily. And it's lightweight.



http://i46.tinypic.com/mr8sut.jpg

https://bkie.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/user/55e0d4f0f3747d200614ceed/products/W800-8O2AZO6A9E.jpeg

http://www.treefortbikes.com/images/raw/SM5047.jpg

[Pastashop]

That Syntace looks proper!

[glepore]

2nd the Uno. From ebay, under $30. Acetone removes the awful graphics.

[Geekonbike]

I always liked the Deda Newton;

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[oldpotatoe]

Look for a hidden bolt one, since it's a steel fork steerer, yes?

[NHAero]

Velo Orange makes some nice stems, not too pricey, they have 6 and 17 degree options, and 70-120mm lengths, and they are polished rather than black.

[woolly]

Sim Works Tomboy, looks like a Salsa Cro-Moto TIG welded steel stem. Comes in black or silver...

Nice! But only comes in 25.4 bar clamp?

[tuscanyswe]

Sounds like Deda is the overwhelming winner, and OP got his answer, but I always go with the Syntace F99/F109/F119/F139 series. Comes in polished and black. Logos are discreet and come off easily. And it's lightweight.



http://i46.tinypic.com/mr8sut.jpg

https://bkie.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/user/55e0d4f0f3747d200614ceed/products/W800-8O2AZO6A9E.jpeg

http://www.treefortbikes.com/images/raw/SM5047.jpg


Thats a good shout. Esp in silver. The black is bit dull in the finish for me.

[beeatnik]

That Syntace in silver, guddamn! Makes me want to buy a few more old man bikas.

[PacNW2Ford]

Nice! But only comes in 25.4 bar clamp?

Ahhh, you’re right. You want a Rhonda or Wendy for 26.0 or 31.8

[joosttx]

If you want the stem in black the Deda Superleggero is one you should consider. It is super skinny aka proportional with thin tubes. Plus it is easily debadged.

[holliscx]

Syntace makes a 1" stem that marries perfectly with their 26.0 bar. I rock this on my IF Crown J so if you're at 1" it's a no-brainer. Looks great and the drops feel legit. There's no stiffness penalty; the bulge up to 31.8 looks odd on skinny tubes atmo.

[mistermo]

another pic of Syntace.

http://i55.tinypic.com/nfha2u.jpg

[wallymann]

Impossible to find!!!

that syntace in silver, guddamn! Makes me want to buy a few more old man bikas.

[mistermo]

Impossible to find!!!

Here's one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Syntace-F99-Stem/132490880015?hash=item1ed912640f:g:vFwAAOSwlMFZIgJ 7