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  • Stem me up
  • jsync
    Full Member

    I’ min the market for a new 50mm or so stem, must me nice and stiff without nasty creaks! Choices are:

    Thompson elite 4x 50mm
    Easton haven 55mm
    Hope AM / FR 50mm

    So, STW do your worst…

    shredder
    Free Member

    Haven

    chakaping
    Free Member

    Funn Funnduro 45mm

    Less is more

    jimw
    Free Member

    +1 for Haven

    the bar clamping system is much better than Thomson.

    benji
    Free Member

    Not had any creaks from my Thomson in that length, it looks great as well, super boxy and chunky.

    jsync
    Full Member

    I’m leaning towards the Haven at the moment, Thompson second.

    Has to be 50mm minimum so the Funn is no good.

    blisterman1962
    Free Member

    Renthal Apex?

    That’s a nice bit of machining. Couldn’t say whether it will creak or not!

    mcnultycop
    Full Member

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/crank-brothers-iodine-1-stem/rp-prod68927

    I have one of these on my HT, it’s stupidly good for the money.

    jsync
    Full Member

    I’ heard the apex creaks, so that’s out. As for the coding, really good value but fugly!

    blisterman1962
    Free Member

    jimw – Member
    +1 for Haven

    the bar clamping system is much better than Thomson.

    Whats so different?

    Need a new bar to go with it too, will it not?

    jsync
    Full Member

    The haven instructions are clamp top ones fully down then the bottom to spec.

    sharkattack
    Full Member

    Syntace Megaforce 2.

    Seriously, google it. Doesn’t get any lighter or more subtle.

    My Renthal is so creaky it’s almost musical.

    jsync
    Full Member

    Wow the syntace isn’t cheap!

    cokie
    Full Member

    Easton Haven. Very nicely machined and stiffer than the Thomson and without the creaking. The Hope is probably stiffer but it’s also got garish graphics.

    I happen to be selling the Haven stem in 55mm flavour..

    Northwind
    Full Member

    RAceface blamed a Funduro stem for breaking my mate’s bars. I have no idea if it was true, or not, but still.

    Stems are pretty simple components tbh, I have a Pro FRS on one bike, a nicer KCNC on another, had a Haven before, can I tell any difference without scales? Nope.

    LAT
    Full Member

    My apex doesn’t creak. It needs to be clamped in a similar way as described above for the Haven.

    I believe it is the renthal duo is prone to creaking,

    I also have a straight line 50 mm stem. Not the prettiest, but sturdy. Also clamps like the haven, though not as good looking.

    Tracey
    Full Member

    El guapo cortez from on one.

    akira
    Full Member

    Staitline in a garish colour.

    simon80
    Free Member

    Renthal Apex.Great quality and no creaks at all.

    glasgowdan
    Free Member

    I’ve an apex too, lovely stem and easily the lightest weight of all the ones mentioned here. No creaks.

    My 35mm Haven, with 780mm DMR Wingbars. it’s a lovely stem

    jsync
    Full Member

    Looks like it’s the haven then, thanks guys.

    downhilldave
    Full Member

    Another vote for the Syntace Mega Force. Ten year warranty 😉 Totally silent.

    tomhoward
    Full Member

    Str, ever put a tape measure next to that stem?

    No – maybe it’s a 50mm…. 😀

    tomhoward
    Full Member

    definitely not 35mm!

    fivespot
    Free Member

    Race Face Turbine 60mm, Super light @ 123g (lighter than Syntace) Quality to match Thomson and Hope. I have been using two of these of both of my bikes for last 2 years (no creaking). I have had both Hope and Thomson, this is every bit as good. This is my third and surplus, £35 posted

    downhilldave
    Full Member

    Not lighter than a Syntace. The 60mm Syntace is 127g. I run a 30 mm which is 107g. If you want to quote weights get your facts in order 😉

    tomhoward
    Full Member

    Race Face Turbine 60mm, Super light @ 123g (lighter than Syntace)

    The 60mm Syntace is 127g. I run a 30 mm which is 107g. If you want to quote weights get your facts in order

    Erm, I *think* he has…

    downhilldave
    Full Member

    😳 Thinking about my 30mm stem there. 😳

    Ecky-Thump
    Free Member

    Never mind the 4g weight penalty 😉
    The Syntace Megaforce 2 stems are faultless.

    honourablegeorge
    Full Member

    Dunno if the Turbine matches other brands for quality – they had the breaking faceplate issue. Personally wouldn’t touch one,

    Also, the Turbine only goes down to 60mm as it’s more of an XC/Tril type affair than the others mentioned.

    Megaforce FTW (sounds like an 80’s cartoon, that).

    jimjam
    Free Member

    cokie

    Easton Haven. Very nicely machined and stiffer than the Thomson and without the creaking. The Hope is probably stiffer but it’s also got garish graphics.

    I happen to be selling the Haven stem in 55mm flavour..

    The Haven is nowhere near as stiff as the Thomson, I’ve had both. Sold my Thomson X4, bought a Haven. noticed how flexy it was and bought another Thomson.

    leftyboy
    Free Member

    +1 for Renthal Apex – no creaks and rock solid

    tomhoward
    Full Member

    Realised I’ve spent this entire thread pointing out errors without actually giving a recommendation.

    Which is Thomson every time.

    pickle
    Free Member

    ran one of these for a few years now with no issues at all

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/STOOCNC/on-one-ultralight-cnc-stem

    mindmap3
    Free Member

    Can’t fault by Thomson X4’s. Both are fine after a few years of use with no creaking etc.

    gt900uk
    Free Member

    Got a Renthal Apex here. No creaks, great stem. Replaced my Haven with it.

    gonzy
    Free Member

    raceface diabolus D2….comes in the 50mm length and has a lifetime warranty.
    its a bit heavier but is stiffer than Ron Jeremy on a good day!

    honourablegeorge
    Full Member

    gonzy – Member

    raceface diabolus D2…its a bit heavier

    A bit? 254g for the 50mm, which us 6g heavier than two Syntaces.

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