View Full Version : Stiff stem/h-bar combo?


erol/frost
12-05-2004, 10:59 AM
Yes, stiff stem and handlebar wwanted. Anyone got some tips?

mr meow meow
12-05-2004, 11:48 AM
IMHO, a very stiff combination. Reasonably light and not 'break the bank' expensive either. Lifetime warranty on the h-bars too.

Many will advise you to stay away from carbon bars but the Kestrels are, in my opinion, way overbuilt.

Armchair Spaceman
12-05-2004, 03:16 PM
Yes, stiff stem and handlebar wwanted. Anyone got some tips?

I'm a 230lb (gettin' lighter) gorilla sprinter and a deda magic stem with a 3TTT forgie XL bar is the stiffest combo I've tried (way stiffer than Ritchey WCS, IME) - be REAL careful with the deda steerer clamp bolts though.

erol/frost
12-06-2004, 01:22 AM
Thanks for the answers. Deda Magic... What`s with the steerer clamp bolts? Easy to overtighten?

Armchair Spaceman
12-06-2004, 03:47 AM
Thanks for the answers. Deda Magic... What`s with the steerer clamp bolts? Easy to overtighten?

The alloy can be a tad soft - if you go wuth the magic make sure you grease the bolt threads well and beg, borrow or steal a torque wrench. Great stem IMO but needs due care on installation.