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.
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.
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
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.