What would your stem be?

On Sep 27, 11:30 am, bicycle_disciple <[email hidden]>

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I'm choosing to buy from the Zipp 145 stem vs. the THomson Elite X2
for my oversized Zipp SL handlebar. I've read hundreds of good things
about in general about THomson stems, about its stiffness and
durability. Its almost 100 dollars cheaper than the zipp 145. Zipp
however seems to recommend this stem for their bar.

I want to save a few dollars and make the right decision. Can I go
with a Thomson without worrying about damaging the carbon bar? THe
silver color complements that of my USE Ti seatpost so I'm a little
biased towards thomson. Have anyone noticed any pro's and cons for
both these stems. Thanks.

JUst adding to that. The elite x2 has only a two bolt design for the
bar clamp, while zipp has four. Wonder if having 2 increases the
stress on the bar. Thanks.

On Sep 27, 10:33 am, bicycle_disciple <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

On Sep 27, 11:30 am, bicycle_disciple <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm choosing to buy from the Zipp 145 stem vs. the THomson Elite X2
for my oversized Zipp SL handlebar. I've read hundreds of good things
about in general about THomson stems, about its stiffness and
durability. Its almost 100 dollars cheaper than the zipp 145. Zipp
however seems to recommend this stem for their bar.

Quoted message said:

I want to save a few dollars and make the right decision. Can I go
with a Thomson without worrying about damaging the carbon bar? THe
silver color complements that of my USE Ti seatpost so I'm a little
biased towards thomson. Have anyone noticed any pro's and cons for
both these stems. Thanks.

JUst adding to that. The elite x2 has only a two bolt design for the
bar clamp, while zipp has four. Wonder if having 2 increases the
stress on the bar. Thanks.

IIRC, many carbon bar mfrs say to only use 2 bolt clamps as they exert
less pressure on the bar. Of course, this contradicts zipp's use of
the four bolt bar clamp.... I love my Thomson, altho I don't have a
carbon bar.

D'ohBoy

D'ohBoy said:

On Sep 27, 10:33 am, bicycle_disciple <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

On Sep 27, 11:30 am, bicycle_disciple <[email hidden]>
wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm choosing to buy from the Zipp 145 stem vs. the THomson Elite X2
for my oversized Zipp SL handlebar. I've read hundreds of good things
about in general about THomson stems, about its stiffness and
durability. Its almost 100 dollars cheaper than the zipp 145. Zipp
however seems to recommend this stem for their bar.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I want to save a few dollars and make the right decision. Can I go
with a Thomson without worrying about damaging the carbon bar? THe
silver color complements that of my USE Ti seatpost so I'm a little
biased towards thomson. Have anyone noticed any pro's and cons for
both these stems. Thanks.

Quoted message said:

JUst adding to that. The elite x2 has only a two bolt design for the
bar clamp, while zipp has four. Wonder if having 2 increases the
stress on the bar. Thanks.

IIRC, many carbon bar mfrs say to only use 2 bolt clamps as they exert
less pressure on the bar. Of course, this contradicts zipp's use of
the four bolt bar clamp.... I love my Thomson, altho I don't have a
carbon bar.

D'ohBoy

Interesting. I thought it was the other way round, since you have four
bolts you have more supports for the bar. I like the thomson too, and
a seller on EBay recommended it for carbon bars. The zipp claims its
the stiffest bar, and its a piece of eye candy too.

As long as you torque the bolts right, it doesn't matter what stem you
use. Zipp just wants you to buy their stuff. Thomson all the way.