So I've got a 196, which I love. But I hate the Ergostem. I once saw a 496 Track with what looked like a hand machined substitute but didn't get to take a close look at it.

Has anybody seen this before? Any idea who makes them?

Thanks

Easton made some for their athletes for the Olympics, they were pretty damned nice. Forged if memory serves.
Then I think Look made some machined ones too. I actually may have an Easton one floating around somewhere. I did at least, so i should still have it, somewhere...

Well if it's the right size I'd dig up a decent amount of cash for it.