[Mr Tiles]

got the stem Lee sent me installed late last week. I weighed it against the thomson it was replacing and here are the stats:

thomson: 250 grams w/ hardware
usb stem: 210 grams w/ hardware and clamping mechanism
(scale used)

I didn't think there was much out there lighter than the thomson. I'd gotten really used to it over the last year or so, so it takes a lot for me to switch it out. The usb stem is a tad shorter than the thomson. The steerer clamp mechanism of the usb stem works flawless. It's a very basic/simple/well thought-out stem. I don't have any beef with fit. It feels right at home on the ltf. [/review]

Here's some product shots of it mounted on the bike.

 

[Jeremyhepworth]

usb ftw!! im ordering a pair of there bars soon,they make some sick stuff

 

[Wolfsburg]

Looks nice.

 

[JGill]

Sorry, I'm lost... stem p*rn? I'm wowed because of it's weight, the way it clamps, or both??

 

[Mr Tiles]

p*rn = porn...

 

[JGill]

I got that part, The question is in the second part.

 

[Mr Tiles]

the answer is yes, the design and the weight are both nice aspects of the stem IMO. my opinion is a little biased b/c I've been a fan of usb stuff for years but at the same time, I really like my thomson stem and I took it off to run this. that's significant to me.

 

[JGill]

By no means was I saying it wasn't awesome, I was just little unclear with it...no worries

 

[Leethal]

Stem looks great on that LTF!!! JGill people on this borad like to substitute the word P*rn for picture...

 

[Stoked]

wowy wow stem is looking mint!

 

[JGill]

Haha I know, I was only asking what he liked so much about it...nevermind

 

[v-digit]

so do you think its 40g lighter because its Tad shorter..... or because its actualy a lighter design?

 

[Stoked]

so do you think its 40g lighter because its Tad shorter..... or because its actualy a lighter design?

i think you just answered your own question sir.

 

[Bikael Molton]

you are comparing it to the Thomson BMX stem, right? the 6 bolt faceplate model?

the Thomson mtb (4bolt faceplate) 50mm is between 156 and 175g, depending on clamp size: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/components.php?type=stems

 

[Mr Tiles]

that is correct, the thomson bmx stem with the six bolts face plate.

 

[t1maglio]

Nice pics! I played around with a lots of b&w shots of my old T1 progression in college when I took photography. I think my professor got sick of bikes, riding shots, and trails, but I didn't care.

Stem looks sweet as well!

 

[JJJKKK]

Looks great! I really wanted this stem also but found out my steerer tube (Molly's) ain't tall enough.

I have a bmx too and it also has this Thomson stem but that thing stays!

 

[Cru Jones]

Hot buttered popcorn!

 

[Mr Tiles]

yeah, I'm stoked. the comments from you guys are fueling the fire. headed down to one of the largest indoor parks on the east coast on the 26th. I haven't been in a park environment in toooooo long...

check it out:
http://www.nonamesk8.com/ThePark.html

 

[Landon]

That's a very good looking part.

Congrats!

-L

 

[BikeSATORI]

ooooohhhhh...

Somewhat of a Superstar Revolte looking... but yet, not. Gonna have to pick me up a block.
damn, do I want silver or black?

 

[Mr Tiles]

tough decision on the colors. also, you bumping this thread reminds me that I should post a ride report from this past Sunday afternoon. Hit up some street. tried some stuff that I prolly shouldn't have since I haven't ridden in so long. took a couple hard slams and the bike hit the ground harder than I did on one. bars never slipped in the stem, stem never slipped on the steerer. usb hit a homerun with this one.

 

[Axis]

I am really impressed with the stem too... I got the USB bars too and those feel great, so far they are my fav 3" rise-ish bars ever.