Opinion on cheap Chinese adjustable stems...

[DoNotEat]

Like this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284317848543
Any good? Are they worth it?

Not for DH, just trail and road riding. Looking for something that can be adjusted from comfort to focussed and back again.

Enquiring minds want to know.

 

[frank.youngman]

Got one when I was trying to get the right bike fit.As part of that process I rode the bike,the stem creaked and slipped.At least I was able to refine my sitting position.

The one I have is 90mm,31mm handlebar,1 1/8” steerer.You are welcome to it karma.

They are heavy enough to be used as a paperweight

 

[Tootyred]

Cheap stem....expensive dentists bill. With the average crown being well over £500 these days, just buy a better stem and avoid the pain.

Cheap inner tube.....annoying
Cheap saddle....uncomfortable
Cheap stem.....

 

[retroJIM]

If it's just for testing positions I'd take Frank up on his offer.

For anything else I'd be more inclined to pick an established brand or avoid them altogether.

Ritchey make one - https://eu.ritcheylogic.com/eu_en/bike/stems/4-axis-adjustable-stem but it's 31.8.

 

[DoNotEat]

Thanks for the replies, I will take a look at the Ritchey stem.

Got one when I was trying to get the right bike fit.As part of that process I rode the bike,the stem creaked and slipped.At least I was able to refine my sitting position.

The one I have is 90mm,31mm handlebar,1 1/8” steerer.You are welcome to it karma.

They are heavy enough to be used as a paperweight

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll pass.