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Hi all , I'm looking for a decent stem 65-70mm and have about £30 to spend on one , new or second hand .
What's good ?

Cheers
Ian


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 9:52 am
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Bump for the evening crowd


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 4:45 pm
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KCNC Flyride is decent and I think it's under £30. Bontrager do one called the pro lite or race lite that's also pretty good.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 5:32 pm
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I got myself one of these: http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/STOON3D/on_one_hot_box_stem as wanted to try a shorter stem on the cheap to see if it worked, it's nicely finished and pretty light, and it hasn't broken yet!


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 5:38 pm
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The one that is a nice colour / matches your bike....


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 5:49 pm
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[url= http://on-one.co.uk/i/q/STOOCNC/on_one_ultralight_cnc_stem ]On-One Ultralight CNC Stem[/url] is really nice for the money.

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Posted : 26/09/2013 6:21 pm
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if you look around on eBay and stuff you may be able to pick up a easton heaven for around £40 which is a great stem!


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 6:32 pm
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Posted : 26/09/2013 6:33 pm
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haven**


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 6:33 pm
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Some good ideas there guys , keep em coming.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 6:41 pm
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I like the Truvativ AKA, fairly cheap at CRC too.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 6:43 pm
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Pro FRS is excellent- light and stiff, all you need.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 6:44 pm
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The haven is really nicest over budget 🙁 On one ultralight is a possibility and I've also found a kcnc bear arm , anyone have any experience of the bear arm ?
Thanks for all replies so far.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 7:06 pm
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I'm surprised nobody has recommended Thompson yet?

Thompson Elite X4... my top recommendation.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 7:08 pm
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Raceface Turbine!


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 7:10 pm
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Ive just sold a 90mm Thomson and would like a 70mm version but there doesn't seem to be many around at my budget .


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 7:11 pm
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Hi fudge , if you can find me a turbine for around £30 I'll have it 😉


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 7:13 pm
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nukeproof warhead


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 7:58 pm
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+1for Thomson but you'll struggle to find one under 30 worth having. Plenty people selling them on here if you can up your budget by about a fiver. We'll worth having.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 8:02 pm
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I've picked up a couple of the on-one stems on eBay, about twenty quid each and really nice stems for the price.


 
Posted : 26/09/2013 8:36 pm
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PRO FRS


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 5:14 am
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I'm surprised nobody has recommended Thompson yet?

Thompson Elite X4... my top recommendation.

the op had a £30 limit, yes thomson is lush but it would have to be on an amazing offer


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 7:59 am
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A second hand thomson or race face turbine, which you should get for around £30 on here.


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 8:14 am
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I'd recommend Sunline V1 stem as a bit of chunky CNC aluminium loveliness that come up quite regularly secondhand and are well within budget.


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 9:11 am
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I've posted a wanted ad twice now but no offers as yet . The 2nd hand market seems to be slow at the moment .


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 9:12 am
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Thomson make the nicest stems. Second hand on eBay for some bling.


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 9:14 am
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What sort of bike? I'm using a [url= http://tinyurl.com/nlkgvgp ]£13 carboncycles[/url] stem on my Anthem and it's great.


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 1:42 pm
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I'm using the bike for heavy trail centre use , bike park wales , cwmcarn etc..


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 2:13 pm
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Just looked at the carboncycles stem , are they strong ? At that price I could get two different lengths to try .


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 2:16 pm
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Gussett Staff is a good option at 60mm or 70mm.

Light, cheapish and has a nice finish.

Go 60mm I reckon, that's the longest stem I have on an MTB now.


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 2:19 pm
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I've got a carbon cycles stem, its light and have no issues with it. Not particularly bling though.

Easton Haven on my other bike is lovely. You won't get one for £30 though.

Race Face Turbine is equally nice


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 2:25 pm
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Managed to find a Thomson 70mm in the end , had to up my budget a little though .


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 5:21 pm
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Easton Vice. Not too much. Good component, decent bolts as well. Comes in a high rise version [which I have], which is good if you are shortening and going wider on the bars.


 
Posted : 27/09/2013 7:31 pm
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Posted : 27/09/2013 7:51 pm

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