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SOOOOOO many stem choices !!

GPERKINS

GPERKINS

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Jul 25, 2007
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It seems that there must be a good million stem offerings from various companys, and they are all so close in design. It is hard to narrow it down to just one. So, what direct mount stems are you guys running on your race bikes?

Also, I just descovered the function bikes race crowns. Has any body had any experience with these. They look sick, and you dont half to bolt on a stem.

Austin
 
mrpercussive

mrpercussive

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Feb 11, 2007
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Running a Twenty6... light and stiff... has also length adjustibility if you're not sure which length you want. Plus the anodised colours look sick!!!

 
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ThePriceSeliger

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Mar 31, 2004
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I actually run the Function Crowns. I love them. They look super clean and install very easily. I'd recommend them to anyone. With adjustable lengths for the stem, it's the perfect set-up.
 
djivotno

djivotno

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I'm running the good ol' Ali. I'm happy with it so far, but i guess i'll be swiching for a Shaman when/if i get my hands on some of the new Boxxers
 
no skid marks

no skid marks

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Jan 15, 2006
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+2 for the Point1. Probably the lightest.
Kowa have a nice new one, it's not as light as the Point1 but as light as the rest of the field. It has two length choices like most of the others, with different bolt hole options. I still think close to 50mm is where it's at though anyway.
 
RUFUS

RUFUS

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Sunline Boxxer direct mount is incredible. Looks great and is super light.
I highly recommend the sunline.
 
GPERKINS

GPERKINS

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Jul 25, 2007
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Sounds like the twenty 6 is pretty popular. but why is the stem not on there website?

And can you not run a twenty6 on a fox?
 
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manhattanprjkt83

manhattanprjkt83

Rusty Trombone
Jul 10, 2003
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the twenty 6 is sweet but i am oldschool and run a thompson x4 because i never even think about it on my bike....that is the best component feature.

oh and it would look funny running a direct mount on my totem:disgust:
 
mrpercussive

mrpercussive

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Feb 11, 2007
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GPERKINS said:
Sounds like the twenty 6 is pretty popular. but why is the stem not on there website?

And can you not run a twenty6 on a fox?
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yea, they're very new... you should be able to run them on your 40 provided that you got new crowns or 07 and later... the Boxxer mount is then standard... it should work... i got mine from BrianHcm. Pm him...:cheers:
 
Sandwich

Sandwich

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May 23, 2002
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Bump on this. Are people still satisfied with their twenty6 DM stems? Anybody on the straitline? Issues with sunline stuff?

Shiny new colors? ETA on canfield bros or syncros?

Sorry for all the q's, i need a new stem and there are lots of options.
 
time-bomb

time-bomb

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right here -> .
I can recommend the Sunline as well. Been running mine of a year now on two different bikes and two different forks. No issues with it and still one of my favorite parts - looks stunning. Looks even better now that I have a matching set of sunline bars on there :thumb:
 
MinorThreat

MinorThreat

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Nov 15, 2005
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Sandwich said:
Bump on this. Are people still satisfied with their twenty6 DM stems? Anybody on the straitline? Issues with sunline stuff?

Shiny new colors? ETA on canfield bros or syncros?

Sorry for all the q's, i need a new stem and there are lots of options.
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I'm still very happy with my Twenty6 stem. No issues whatsover. Clamping width is narrower than others but has not been an issue. Set it at the shortest length and forgot it. My only gripe (if you can call it that) is very nitpicky: I wish the red anodizing job had been a deeper red; it's somewhat pale (photo makes it purdy tho').



The Sunline DM I'm sure is awesome as well; Jason designs everything 'just so.' He's already agreed to forgive me for this little transgression :D.
 
Brad23

Brad23

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Jan 9, 2004
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there's only one....Point One!
I'm riding an Ali, but after riding with those guys, their bling rules all. Don't know what version they have on the their bikes but it's pretty slick sh*t.
Haven't seen anything else machined quite as well.
Point One for the win!;)
 
SthFRider

SthFRider

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Apr 16, 2008
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Another vote for sunline. I have one on my boxxer and love it. Its light weight, looks good, easy to install. No issues at all. I would highly recommend it. The sunline bar and stem is a sick combo. can't go wrong
 
Iridemtb

Iridemtb

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Feb 2, 2007
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I have a canfield stem. Couldn't love it any more. Improved my ride greatly. Buy it, it's worth the money.
 
manhattanprjkt83

manhattanprjkt83

Rusty Trombone
Jul 10, 2003
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yup i am in the market for a DM stem, and the cromag will get the vote for me, many of these are pretty frilly for my tastes (and i am not a weight weenie)...I just like the solid simple look of the cromag...choices are good though.
 
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