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I need a fairly light 70mm stem preferably in wet/shiny black. If it can avoid having reds and yellows and blues all over it i'd be even happier!

Thanks


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 11:45 pm
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nukeproof or thompson[spell?] or hope


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 11:46 pm
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Trying to find a 70mm Thomson in stock is like trying to find a golden egg really.


 
Posted : 25/01/2010 11:53 pm
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CRC have 70mm Nuke proof stems in stock (or at least did a few days ago...)


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 12:36 am
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Hm nukeproof is matte, heavier than I'd like and has that horrible yellow colour on the side, yes I know sad but I prefer the simplicity of the shiny black/white letters of Thomson. Was looking for something similar.


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:06 am
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Controltech FX is a nice stem and lighter than a thomson
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Posted : 26/01/2010 1:10 am
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I rather like that.


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:16 am
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That's not half bad actually. Thanks!


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 12:43 pm
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Truvativ?


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 12:46 pm
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If you fancy a forged one then Syncros now do the FL in wet look

http://www.syncros.com/stems.htm


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:05 pm
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Can't find 70mm Truvativ stem really... am i missing something?


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:20 pm
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KCNC X-Wing?


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:22 pm
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Merlin have the hope in black 70mm in stock 0Deg and 25Deg:

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-handlebar-stems/hope-stem.html


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:24 pm
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I love the black Syncros actually! If I find its 70mm anywhere it is all mine 🙂 Thanks!


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:25 pm
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stif normally stock syncros mate


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 1:51 pm
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stif normally stock syncros mate

Thanks! emailed them and they will be having the 2010 syncros soon! 🙂


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 7:42 pm
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sunline V one in grey or black, lovely!!!

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Posted : 26/01/2010 7:45 pm
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18bikes sorted me out with Syncros before. I have and AM stem, which for the short time I've had it for seems to be great.


 
Posted : 26/01/2010 7:46 pm
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Truvativ AKA maybe? Light-ish (160g for my 70mm, almost exactly the same as a Hope) and strong, oh and cheap! I don't think the Team goes down below 75mm but if that's OK then that'd be another option- it's a bit more XC but a lovely bit of kit.

Kind of at a loss why anyone would spend £60 on a stem myself but hey, if that's what you like...


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 7:52 pm
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Kind of at a loss why anyone would spend £60 on a stem myself but hey, if that's what you like

Remind us how much was spent on the SV 😆


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 7:59 pm
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That was different, mystery internet stalker, that was addiction 😉

(it owes me probably around 5 grand all in, not too bad considering the cost of a new one...)


 
Posted : 27/01/2010 8:14 pm