I've decided I'm gonna go for a 50mm stem on my LT Hardtail but I'm having trouble deciding which one to go for?
Can't really try any out as I can only afford one.
What do you lot who run 50mm stems use?
Cheers
Thomson would be a safe bet..
I use a Straitline one- also used Sunline, and Funn- all good.
I've used a 50mm thompson stem on the following bikes and found it to be excellent. It also looks great
Ragley - mmmbop
Trek - Remedy
Felt - Redemption
Couldn't recommend it enough.
Sunline AM here.
Just got an Easton Vice to replace a borrowed Hope. Want to get a Thomson 50mm and a 70mm so I can switch them depending on where I'm riding (the 70 makes it a little more comfy when riding the flatter stuff locally or longer days in the saddle)
*dreams*
I really like the Thomson stems. The Race face Deus ones are also good but only ever ran them in 70/90mm.
The Hope one is nice, has flames on the top too 🙂
Kore B52 any good? 55mm in White? Looks nice but how's the quality?
I run a 70mm Thomson and very happy with it 🙂
I haven't seen a 50mm stem yet I would say I wouldn't use. Depends on budget and aesthetics really. Lots available at some crazy prices high and low.
If you only want a 25.4mm size then there are loads available on offer. No so many in 31.8mm though. As long as it's from a reputable manufacturer and you like the looks you probably can't go wrong.
One bike in our house has a 50mm Azonic CNC stem which was less that £20 and looks ace, it has 9 bolts in it for crying out loud! I've just bought off here a 50mm Spank Royala stem and bars in ultra shiny bling gold. 🙂
I really like that Hope one now! Wonder if I can find last years for cheaper and in White.
Ah wait the Hope is silver not White.
I'm running a hefty hope dh 50mm stem on my five as it was all my lbs had in stock when i got the bike and i didn't have the patience to wait. It does look nice though 🙂
Had i had the patience i'd have bought a thomson x4 without a shadow of a doubt.
Wouldn't look to much into it as it's not as if there's a massive performance gain to be had by choosing a different one, the length/rise is the critical thing. Go tried and trusted for extra confidence in keeping your teeth and/or the one you like the look of within your price range.
SICKLINES.COM Cheers everyone. I ordered a Hope one.
Straitline Vertical Wedge | Renthal | Deity all been run and all good.
I went for cheep'n'cheerfull PRO K...... (cant remember what it is)
It hasn't yet let the bars fall out so whats the point in spending more?
The hope just cost me £35, that is nice and cheap for me.
Mind me asking where was doin them for 35?
Light and stiff and British
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Kevin I used a voucher code I had for £15 off.
Gusset Staff... Lighter than Thomson or Hope and half the price, and no lack of strength.