Bontrager Rhythm Pro Stem Review

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Bontrager Rhythm Pro stem review

$99.99

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4 out of 5 stars

"The Rhythm Pro is distinctive, stout, a reasonable weight and good value, too"

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Tue 31 Jan 2012, 10:00 am GMTBy Mike Davis, What Mountain Bike

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A forged 7050 aluminium stem for £50 sounds like a good deal, but the Bontrager Rhythm has more to offer than just value. The size range – 50-120mm – shows that it aims to cover a spectrum of riding styles.

It’s a thoughtful and distinctively designed stem with a beefy look but a sensible weight. The steerer clamp is knee-friendly, with a rounded aft section and tucked-away bolt heads. Bontrager have gone for an uninterrupted full-height steerer clamp rather than separate top and bottom clamps, with an angled slot.

This should be better for the steerer, by spreading the load over a wider area – worth noting if ﬁtting to a carbon steerer. Torque settings are engraved on bar and steerer clamps. The Rhythm’s bar clamp spaces the four bolts out and, combined with the fat extension, delivers a stout feel.

This article was originally published in What Mountain Bike magazine.

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Specification

Name:: Rhythm Pro Stem (12)
Built by:: Bontrager
Price:: $99.99
Description:: *Rise: 7° *Clamp width: 50mm *Stack height: 40mm *Sizes: 50, 70, 80, 90, 110, 120mm *Material: 7050 aluminium
Weight (g):: 160 g
Angle:: 7 degrees