Stem: Titanium or Carbon?

[pinoy]

Hi there again guys and gals. I've been out of the cycling circle for 6+ years now. I would like to know which one is lighter and what brand, Titanium stem or carbon stem for road bike? Well during the time I stop riding it was the "Cinelli Gramo" Titanium stem was the "in" thing. Thanks a lot guys.:D

[artmichalek]

If you want light, neither. The lightest MTB stem is aluminum (Syntace F99), and the lightest road stem is magnesium (ITM, The Stem). You can get the full list here: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/components.php?type=stems&sortby=real

[moppet]

I have a ? to your ? is weight or ride quality the most important issue for you in seeking out a new stem?
If it is ride quality is your answer then I would have to say carbon as it is great for smoothing out the bumbs, cheers


Hi there again guys and gals. I've been out of the cycling circle for 6+ years now. I would like to know which one is lighter and what brand, Titanium stem or carbon stem for road bike? Well during the time I stop riding it was the "Cinelli Gramo" Titanium stem was the "in" thing. Thanks a lot guys.:D

[tfstrum]

Personal preference, but I'd get 4 screws on the faceplate versus 2 no matter what material or how light. Handlebars moving in the stem at high speed was no fun.

[pinoy]

Thanks for all of your responses. I did some research on Ti stems and after reading some horror stories about them I think I'll go for a Carbon.;) So what is the best pick for a Carbon stem? Thanks again guys and gals for your patience.

[tfstrum]

FSA makes a nice one. Not sure what size bars you have though. Their's only fits the oversize bars...

http://fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=43

The Zipp stem sems to rate well in a Pez review and they mention carbon recalls a lot. Do a search on stem

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=technspec