Which stem best matches this frame?

[exapkib]

Now that I'm settled on the fit, I'm looking for the right . . . look.

I need a stem with the following numbers:

100mm length
-17 angle

that best matches this frame:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49677124406_cfc40f5a8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iFNfmW)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49677125996_b45729c869_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iFNfQm)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49677415602_637faeb70b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iFPJVy)

The bottom bracket photo does the best job of catching the color of the frame--it's quite blue in the light, though it is dark enough to seem grey/black at first. Next to the black aluminum components you can see just how much the color and matte finish stand out against the shiny black metal.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[kiwisimon]

Is there something wrong with the stem you have already? That black looks good. Maybe just give the frame and components a good cleaning and some TLC, a polish and a touch up maybe? Or instead maybe a matt black stem but if it were mine I'd be pretty happy with that, if it's the right size.

[corky]

3t apto, not so black as the Thomson, also more rounded like the frame tube junctions.......rearward facing bolts maybe off putting though?

[one60]

I think Thomson in -17 would be a good choice but if you are looking for something different this one has contours that match that frame? Its -20 but a small spacer would put the bars at the same spot. I'd likely remove the logos and consider a matching (logo-free) seatpost.

[Reedy1]

Enve - decal off https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200408/2c5687972fdaeb17c84ddc49c77f8224.jpg


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[KonaSS]

Definitely not any Thomsen.

Uno, a little nail polish remover and be done with it for cheaper and lighter than anyone else is going to recommend. :banana:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNO-Stem-31-8x60-70-80-90-100-110-120-130mm-7-17-Black-2019-Advanced-Project/174028714807?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2884eb7337:m:myLsHSrfKcaSGQsOrvNj5NA&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qXgDpza9RX4bD%2 FQUOa6NpsrI%2BmDUg21O%2ByjPepAz%2B1jq0vhTLXx26qLYp MB86n5Hazqlf6%2BlEsvsdckKMUbPobKjDvdyIPg8LOCl%2BJe 0dutqZKrnB04R37tFXzQmVxHn%2BaoRFKsmRg0oJp%2BuAozov IOCAOk5t2us3XRuQPNzLTI%2FDE4od16gEZUnVsWRcE07OFfco iw48xRf%2FyKeKG%2B9H51uPPzXHUovrGCHtgTQXVYIA%2FTZL 5nLK%2Br3tPWmPZhyjm%2Br1%2B0eRSHiNGumEUvfcXz08jQt% 2BFbZWYhL4rh24V%2FGE7f4iFmTOsKrxqxOpU4OepJiUWE5MrD bRXwpxV8tcPlD%2B1G3xl%2Fdh4vbdmNrCuoGZ4W1%2B%2F7BO ef2xg1yO%2F75WkP07HLB8%2BqqnUq8aJq8Zx52Th2wKa7UJrp BDUVnsoasGt3B9aJdulHX2VM%2FE3ulxiOHKOJN9vpYTzimi3N bqpLXzVYW16FH7MMVXjVrS215cX481W%2FdROpy8acxbDJH1Lh D8R0z%2BaXRKnrGuREjhr27hj8B8rvjKWQkSEM888xy3Wh4hdU HzVwTOAeMpaoM7WSqGSrGy6C6NOtJCZF6Ok35FKjHJnJmBVm8m Z6Avp%2BniDhuy77BPwGV1w4iSvfS%2FcRV9g7E8jM3V4Mp2YH kKhMgaNRwMPBjlZraLl8bw0Tg3fqRP6N5I1NzuYxj1chuAiX%2 FFad1h2%2BW1ocwkMkGzW9Ia0T0nen5Se6RTvMsQ3rKEdQCyMj CTUg8XWwC1polis%3D&checksum=1740287148079e309b070cd747d0b8142186c8c34 547

[tv_vt]

Fizik Cyrano would look nice. Matte finish. Glossy finish stems don't match imo.

[ahsere]

I have Syntace in some of my bikes, I like them a lot, they're light, strong, and come in a matte black that goes with almost everything.

[Velocipede]

If you're trying to match the frame finish, an Enve stem. Especially since it's a similar shape and obviously same material.

I usually try and blend the stem into the headset, make it look like one piece. So the Thomson you have on there does that.

My opinion of course.

[oldpotatoe]

Easy-But maybe a more rounded stem, with smoother junctions? Ya can get any stem painted.

[macaroon]

Why is there an inline barrel adjuster on your front brake cable?

[Tickdoc]

parlee makes a nice one, but not 17 degree and for 35mm.

Enve might be your dandy here. Interesting adjustability with supplied shims:

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-tqfdy/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1246/4708/enve_aerostem_01__85468.1527202536.jpg?c=2&imbypass=on

[zap]

3T.

https://us.3t.bike/en/products/stems/apto-554.html

[jmoore]

The same brand and model of your bars and seatpost. Duh :)

[Clean39T]

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/3t-arx-ii-team-stem/rp-prod187166?utm_expid=.ckkRuxI9QieiYxXQHS8d3A.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chainreactioncycles .com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fclearance%2Fcomponents%3Ff%3D4294 966906

$16 - and acetone off the white 3T logo, or everything... 100x-17

[exapkib]

Appreciate the advice here. I had never really thought of matching the stem to the headset, but I can see why that makes sense.

At the same time, that stem in Clean39's post looks like just the thing--thanks for chasing that down!

I got out for a short ride this morning--first in more than a week. Sublime.

[exapkib]

Why is there an inline barrel adjuster on your front brake cable?

Honestly, I was asking myself the same question the other day. I had a local shop finish the build, and when I picked it up they had put the barrel adjuster there. I want able to ask the mechanic, and the teenager at the register didn't know.

It's kind of odd, right?

[old fat man]

Edit - I was beaten to the question

Can we talk about the in line barrel adjuster on your front brake??? Does that make it feel like mush?

[exapkib]

Edit - I was beaten to the question

Can we talk about the in line barrel adjuster on your front brake??? Does that make it feel like mush?

It really doesn't--I've only had time to take it on a few short rides, but I haven't noticed anything unusual about the front braking at all.