Mountain Bike Stems Reviews
Joystick Bicycle Components Builder Stem
“A stem is a stem” I often hear muttered from the mouths of even the most seasoned mountain biker, and I guess for a large percentage of the market, this could be true. Two pinch bolts on the steerer and four holding your bars firmly in place on the front (hopefully). Every now and then a product comes along that makes...
Race Face Atlas 35 Stem 50mm
In A Glance The Atlas range from Race Face has been synonymous with stiffness and strength for some time. The all-new Atlas 35 is designed to be used with the new 35mm diameter bars in their range. Whilst the stem is noticeably bigger than the standard 31.8 version it isn’t very much heavier as they have strived to remove the...
Easton Cycling Haven 35 Stem 50mm
In A Glance The Easton Haven stem has been a popular choice among all-mountain and enduro riders for some time. Arguably one of the most popular stems in the industry, when Easton created the new Haven 35 they had a solid base of experience to draw from. The new stem is lighter, stiffer and stronger than before. You also get...
Nukeproof Warhead Stem 60mm
In A Glance The Nukeproof Warhead stem has been created with weight and style in mind. It’s also practical, all those curved edges mean there is less to bash yourself on should you disappear out the front door! The stem has been updated for 2014 with extra attention to using the CNC machining process to shave weight wherever feasible, while...
Bontrager Rhythm Pro Stem 50mm
In A Glance The Rhythm Pro from Bontrager boasts that it is XC light and yet all-mountain tough. It’s certainly one of the lightest stems in the test and it’s pretty stiff when you ride it too. We noticed zero flex or movement and the wide front plate offers an excellent contact point with the bars. The steerer clamp has...
CrankBrothers Iodine 3 Stem 50mm
In A Glance With a carbon faceplate it’s no wonder the Crank Brothers Iodine 3 wins the contest in terms of weight. This all-mountain stem has had a pretty major update this year, and the steerer clamp wedge has been refreshed to be a little more traditional with a 2-bolt clamp design. There is still a wedge there, but it...
Deity Components Cavity Stem 50mm
In A Glance Deity make a variety of components, but they have their roots firmly in the robust category of mountain biking. With a dirt jumping heritage the Cavity has a certain style about it that is unmistakable. Suitable for the burlier side of mountain biking, weight weenies might find this a little heavy, but if it is strength and...
DMR Bikes Defy 35 Stem
In A Glance The Defy Stem from DMR is their first foray into the new 35mm standard. We all know that the larger size offers the opportunity for a lighter and stiffer bar, but where DMR are concerned it isn’t just about that. The stem features a neat clamping system that is internal as opposed to the actual stem being...