USE Race stem review
A light and rugged open-topped stem.
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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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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Race Stem (08) |
| Brand | USE |
| 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 |
| Angle | 8 |
| Clamp/Bar Size | 31.8 |
| 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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