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USE Race Stem (08) | $129.74
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Atom stem is simple to fit and light yet rugged

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"It’s not cheap but it is good looking, strong and suitably light"

By BikeRadar

USE’s new open-top Race stem is a light and rugged stem that aims to beat its predecessors in ease of use.

While USE’s closed-top Atom stem was a fettler’s dream, this open-topper is more conventional – and better for it. Titanium bolts made our 100mm sample a slim 154g (roughly 10g lighter than Hope/Thomson opposition), and the forged then CNC-machined body is stiff and sturdy in use. 

Chamfered edges mean no nasty bar scratching, and the rear clamp bolts aren’t too knee hungry. Increments of 10mm from 80-130mm will suit most cross-country/trail cockpits, while the quality roughly justifies the price tag.

We’ve nothing bad to say about performance so far – and it’s had some hammer. The +/- 8 degree angle and the clamp's oversize-only format mean it won’t fit every bike, however.

Buy If: You want a light and rugged open-topped stem.

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  • User review of USE Race Stem (08)

    Cracking review. Got one of these for the orange 5 straight away and also bought the monkey lite ec90 sl handlebars to go with it! Got it brand new off flea bay for £45!!! so check there first!! Fantastic looking piece of kit and equally as pimp hope and thomson, but with TITANIUM BOLTS you don't get the RUST like you do with the others... tried and testing in the heart of the lake district... THE HOME OF WET SNOTTY WEATHER!

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Specification

Name:
Race Stem (08)
Built by:
USE
Price:
$129.74

Manufacturer's Description:
* Ultra stiff,Light-weight,User friendly,Conventional clamping system,Carbon friendly,Made in the UK CNC machined from 3-D Hot Forged 7075 T-6 aluminium and extensively FEA tested. The new USE Race stem sets the benchmark for all others to follow.
Weight (g):
154 g
Angle:
8 degrees
Clamp/Bar Size:
31.8 mm
Material:
7075 T6 Aluminium
Stem Length/Reach Options:
100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 130mm, 80mm, 90mm
Stem Size Compatibility:
1 - 1/8 In

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