Shiny Stems [Archive] - The Paceline Forum

snah

10-13-2010, 10:21 AM

Going to install my old Campry aero seatpost on the Colnago Master X Light and need to go with a silver stem. To get the degree on the stem I want, best options look to be the Deda Quattro or one from Velo Orange. Haven't used anything from Velo, but think the understated graphics would go better with the Campy post. Anyone using Velo stems, any comparisons to the Quattro?

AngryScientist

10-13-2010, 10:48 AM

out of those two i would definitely vote for the deda, they are the gold standard in stems IMO, and the italian thing works for the 'nago i think.

AngryScientist

10-13-2010, 10:51 AM

there is also the polished zero:

http://bike.com/mmbike/Images/2/medium/SM5771.jpg

and nitto is always a good option too:

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/stembikeradar/CYP197.bs_bench.nittstem-399-75.jpg

SamIAm

10-13-2010, 10:59 AM

snah

10-13-2010, 11:19 AM

Really like the Nitto, source??

TMB

10-13-2010, 11:29 AM

V-O ................

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S6DvqDZw_lI/AAAAAAAACwE/MPkDaYvz93U/s800/P1010599_2.JPG

snah

10-13-2010, 12:31 PM

V-O ................

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S6DvqDZw_lI/AAAAAAAACwE/MPkDaYvz93U/s800/P1010599_2.JPG

Very nice Strong. How do you like the VO? I can't find the Nitto in 120mm, the Deda does have the Italian thing going, but the graphics don't scream classic look, not like the VO.

54ny77

10-13-2010, 12:39 PM

LOVIN' that VO stem.

I've begged 'em to make it in a 31.8 as I'd have it on all of my bikes, but alas, no.

Ken Robb

10-13-2010, 12:43 PM

Rivendell might have the Nitto.

TMB

10-13-2010, 12:47 PM

I am very hapy with the VO stem.

No complaints at all.

In re the Nitto - they measure long. A Nitto 120 is closer to a 130. If you want a Nitto and you want a 120, you should be getting the 110.

Or get the VO.

spamjoshua

10-13-2010, 12:51 PM

The VO looks so much like the Nitto it would not surprise me if it was Nitto made.

I know there are 120mm Nitto available from these folks. (http://stores.ebay.com/Buy-direct-from-JAPAN/Stem-/_i.html?_fsub=19030205&_sid=90783645&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)

They have (or have quick access to) all things Nitto in every available variation and I have had nothing but good communication and prompt delivery from them.

Joshua

fiamme red

10-13-2010, 12:52 PM

Really like the Nitto, source??http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=188_263_1333_717

cassa

10-13-2010, 01:05 PM

LOVIN' that VO stem.

I've begged 'em to make it in a 31.8 as I'd have it on all of my bikes, but alas, no. Here (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/vo-threadless-stem-31-8-6-rise.html) and here (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/vo-threadless-stem-31-8-17-rise.html)

AndrewS

10-13-2010, 01:06 PM

I quite like my 3T Mutant, but tastes do vary:
http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo304/RX-79G/Bassopost011.jpg

54ny77

10-13-2010, 01:19 PM

HEYYYYYYYYYY THANKS!

When did they start offering 'em? Well I'll be darned. I haven't looked at the site in a few weeks. :crap:

That's awesome. I'll be ordering shortly.

Thanks! :beer:

Here (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/vo-threadless-stem-31-8-6-rise.html) and here (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/vo-threadless-stem-31-8-17-rise.html)

cassa

10-13-2010, 01:42 PM

HEYYYYYYYYYY THANKS!

When did they start offering 'em? You're welcome. An August 30 blog post mentioned them -- I don't remember seeing them before that.

--Aaron

PaulE

10-13-2010, 01:53 PM

Yellow Jersey (http://www.yellowjersey.org/) is usually a good source for Nitto stems as well. I haven't bought from Rivendell in a while, but when I did, getting a 12 cm stem from them was a stretch, so to speak.

FWIW In my experience the Nitto stems are 0.5 - 1 cm longer than their stated length, when comparing to stems of the same length from other mfrs.

Lionel

10-13-2010, 02:59 PM

LOVIN' that VO stem.

I've begged 'em to make it in a 31.8 as I'd have it on all of my bikes, but alas, no.
Hey, they do :

http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/stems/vo-threadless-stem-31-8-6-rise.html

Steve in SLO

10-13-2010, 03:32 PM

Slightly OT, but has anyone tried one of these?
http://store.velo-orange.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/750x750/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/t/st-0010.jpg

eddief

10-13-2010, 03:34 PM

but I purchased a used Salsa Scandium stem. The original owner took some oven cleaner and semichrome to it. It came out pretty nice. Kind of an organic brushed silvery look. And those are cool stems. Maybe a fun DIY project.

Picture this in all silver:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Salsa-Pro-Scandium-Stem-26-X-31-8-mm-90-110mm-130g-/280549017781?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41520648b5

54ny77

10-13-2010, 03:59 PM

I was going to do that to a Ritchey black WCS stem, but they explicitly said it's a no-no (I asked). Something to do with affecting metal grain and strength and whatnot.

Take that for what it's worth (i.e., if true or not), but I bagged the idea.

Ritchey's supposed to come out with a silver polished/anodized stem this fall, their "Classic" series.

but I purchased a used Salsa Scandium stem. The original owner took some oven cleaner and semichrome to it. It came out pretty nice. Kind of an organic brushed silvery look. And those are cool stems. Maybe a fun DIY project.

Picture this in all silver:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Salsa-Pro-Scandium-Stem-26-X-31-8-mm-90-110mm-130g-/280549017781?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41520648b5

AFS

10-13-2010, 05:00 PM

...
Ritchey's supposed to come out with a silver polished/anodized stem this fall, their "Classic" series.
Good news...
Do you know what handlebars will be part of the series?

Steve in SLO

10-13-2010, 05:14 PM

Good news...
Do you know what handlebars will be part of the series?
Yes they are and they're available here, at least. They look nice:

http://shop.ebay.com/rr_ellis/m.html?_nkw=ritchey+classic&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313

AFS

10-13-2010, 05:27 PM

Yes they are and they're available here, at least. They look nice:

http://shop.ebay.com/rr_ellis/m.html?_nkw=ritchey+classic&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313

Thanks.
Man...they're already on ebay.

54ny77

10-13-2010, 05:38 PM

I'd be suspect of any brand spankin' new product line first appearing on ebay, frankly.

That just seems weird. :rolleyes:

In terms of what it looks like, a quick google search yielded this:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=210005

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/davelaw650/IMG_0723.jpg

AFS

10-13-2010, 05:50 PM

Yeah, I was hoping for the WCS Road Classic bar shape, but I like that stem.

eddief

10-13-2010, 06:18 PM

in just a few years we come full circle back to silver. what's old is new.

Lifecycle

10-13-2010, 07:32 PM

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=188_263_1333_717

and another great site ............

Thanks

Bob Loblaw

10-13-2010, 08:07 PM

+1 for the VO stem. Handsome, lightweight and quite reasonably priced.

BL

michael white

10-13-2010, 09:31 PM

I quite like my 3T Mutant, but tastes do vary:
http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo304/RX-79G/Bassopost011.jpg

nice to see someone else still rockin the Mavic group! keep on.

jblande

10-13-2010, 09:40 PM