"Retro Bob" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:OK... having been out of the bicycle arena for about 25-30 years, I've
recently returned. I'm having trouble getting my hands around some
changes, but I'm getting there. The one that has me the most confused
is the new style stems vs. the quill design. What are the advantages
to the new design ? I can;t see an overall weight advantage, it's
not simpler, it's definitely not more elegant... ?Thanks,
PS. Anyone know why there are so many stems (new style) for sale on
Ebay ? A quick check show s 850+ for sale, out pacing even (all) tire
listings by 2:1.
Regarding the quantity of stems on eBay; I would suspect that it is because
of folks trying out a stem that doesn't/won't work long-term for them. They
then buy another one, hence the sales.