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Stems!!!!!

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#1 ·
Looking at a Truvativ Stylo for an upgrade....what have you upgraded to?
 
#13 ·
Bold statement. Do you have actual proof or is this just your personal opinion? Thomson has video proof on their site as to how strong and stiff their stems are, so I would be most anxious to see any proof regarding the Answer stem.

I have an FSA SL-K Black 90mm x 6* on my bike currently.
 
#8 ·
As long as it is a half decent 4-bolt face plate design, I have noticed little difference between stems other than weight. I went from a Thomson to a $14 Nashbar stem (wanted to try a different length) and I could not tell a bit of difference.
 
#23 ·
+1 on the made in the USA comment.

The reason why all my bikes wear Chris King and Thomson components.

edit: that's not a jab towards anyone and I'm not against global commerce, I just support when and where I can afford too and especially if the quality is equal or above other components in the same class.
 
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