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Old 03-28-2020, 02:24 PM
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Deda Superleggero for steel bikes. That’s about the smallest diameter production stem I know of. It matches well with the skinny tubes of a steel frame.
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Old 03-28-2020, 05:44 PM
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I’m a sucker for the Thomson stems, they look very good on most bikes.


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Cinelli Grammo in Ti
Looks a million bucks.
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Old 03-28-2020, 06:18 PM
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My favorite is the Deda Elementi SL. The strut tube is a bit smaller than most and it looks especially good when used on steel bikes....even better when painted to match.

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Old 03-28-2020, 08:02 PM
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Agreed- I currently have the Deda SL on my Kirk and it looks great.

Another stem which I don’t have but looks very clean and stealthy is the S-Works SL.
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Yup.

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Old 03-28-2020, 08:42 PM
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To each their own and not quite matt black but I've never been let down by a Nitto product. Outstanding quality and finish. Form follows function.

I'm guessing you're after matt black stem to match a similarly-finished carbon fork, which would be a good aesthetic strategy when frame and fork finishes differ. Posting a photo of both may help refine the suggestions coming in...
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Old 03-28-2020, 08:53 PM
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Had this one before, loved it but had 1” steerer!

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Old 03-28-2020, 09:21 PM
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Is the Deda elementi sl current

Didn’t see it on Deda site
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Old 03-28-2020, 09:30 PM
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There's only possible winner here

Although I really like the Zipp SL Speed stem. Right amount of light and braun....
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Old 03-28-2020, 09:50 PM
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Zipp SL Speed stem is up there with the Enve. Both have a smooth organic sexy shape.
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Old 03-28-2020, 10:02 PM
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Darimo IX2 Stem. So clean with only the lower clamp.

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Old 03-28-2020, 10:54 PM
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Is the Deda elementi sl current

Didn’t see it on Deda site
Deda Elementi "SL" = "Superleggero", still very current, available in both standard ("Superleggero") and light-weight ("Superleggero RS").
They are beautiful stems, especially with some black titanium bolts from Toronto Cycles.
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