View Full Version : adjustable angle stem?
caleb1978
06-09-2008, 11:34 AM
http://trialspads.com/shop/index.php
does anyone use these adjustable stems? Are they tough enough for trials? In theory it seems like a solid investment, but whenever I think it would be a good idea, I am usually wrong.
So what do you think?
im pretty sure a few top riders are using that syntace stem and they love it
jak442
06-10-2008, 12:37 AM
I think it just feels like a bad idea to ad a pivot point to something that you really don't want to pivot, but that thing looks a lot more solid than other adjustables.
va_tick
06-10-2008, 11:35 AM
TRA & Ohler use it, it cant be too bad!
caleb1978
06-10-2008, 11:56 AM
It looks like they did there homework on the design. But they don't seem to make a mod style stem...
hopsalot
06-10-2008, 12:13 PM
Hans Ray uses this system, he can afford it. Thats alot of money for a bar and stem.
tubender
06-12-2008, 05:20 AM
unless you are changing the stem angle length during a ride you really don't (personally) need an adjustable stem. The real benefit is finding your best setting. Buy one, find your desired height/reach then sell it and get the stem that matches your adjusted settings.
Chris
06-15-2008, 04:20 PM
But they don't seem to make a mod style stem...
they do, there's also a 20deg version of the stem, available in different lengths as well. but jesus they're so expensive in the US....
caleb1978
06-16-2008, 10:16 AM
Seems to me that a person could buy several different set ups for the price. Seems innovative kinda-had an adjustable angle on my downhill bike in like 94-95? Not worth the money I suppose.
toyota200x
06-16-2008, 12:13 PM
they do, there's also a 20deg version of the stem, available in different lengths as well. but jesus they're so expensive in the US....
How much are they in Germany?
Whoa...I feel like an idiot. I listed the item few weeks ago and left the MSRP on there (a bit higher). :slap:
Ya I guess it's pricey initially compared to buying a traditional stem & handlebar combo but if you're switching frames and don't want to buy a different length stem/handlebar every time it's the way to go. I'd like to try the setup myself just to see how it feels.
EDIT: Price fixed!
Chris
06-16-2008, 01:41 PM
How much are they in Germany?
the stem (incl. clamps) is 95 euros here, which is around $145. Aki has just updated the price, so it's pretty much the same in the US, when you add our VAT and so on..
basically, the whole vro system combines adjustability, strength and lightweight. seeing that, it does only make sense, when you buy the VRO handlebar as well (which is another 60 euros/$90 here), which is specifically designed for the stem. i.e. the bar must have a special rise/shape to fit through the clamps and the diametre has to be 25,4mm on the WHOLE clamp area, not only in the middle!
seeing that the diametre on most standard handlebars differs from the centre to the outside, you have to make sure that the handlebar you want, fits! then you're pretty much where you started: spending lots of money to find the right part for your setup... so you'd better buy the vro handlebar as well.
bigdonut
06-17-2008, 06:32 PM
Damn, I wants it! Why do I gotta be soooo poor ...
ramnation1
06-23-2008, 09:32 AM
Seems to me that a person could buy several different set ups for the price. Seems innovative kinda-had an adjustable angle on my downhill bike in like 94-95? Not worth the money I suppose.
That is a lot of money to spend on something that you may/maynot like... I wouldn't even think about it.. we're trials riding maan just because we have money doesn't mean we should spend our hard earned cash on shit like this... ! LMAO
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