New USE atom stem

[Ty]

seems quite good, 120g no need for star nut or wedge, so additional weight saved


http://www.use1.com/atom%20stem/atom_stem.htm

Ty

[teutscher]

well, it says "120g equivalent for 130mm (no blabla required)"

could it perhaps mean that USE thinks this stem to weigh the same as a 120g stem AND the additional blabla usually needed?

just an idea as this stem doesn't look that light

[Tib]

is it compatible with carbon fiber 'pivot' like the SID World Cup ?

[JungleBiker]

[quote="teutscher"]well, it says "120g equivalent for 130mm (no blabla required)"

could it perhaps mean that USE thinks this stem to weigh the same as a 120g stem AND the additional blabla usually needed?


Yes you are right - I already asked USE - its weight is similar to the combined weight of 120 grams PLUS weight of star washer/top cap stuff. Still it is lighter than most stems.

[JungleBiker]

is it compatible with carbon fiber 'pivot' like the SID World Cup ?

Yes, I have an Atom stem mounted on my SID World Cup. It is especially designed to work with a carbon steerer and the Atom carbon handlebars.

The Ringo star works well and the whole thing looks great.

[cadence90]

well, it says "120g equivalent for 130mm (no blabla required)"

could it perhaps mean that USE thinks this stem to weigh the same as a 120g stem AND the additional blabla usually needed?

Yes you are right - I already asked USE - its weight is similar to the combined weight of 120 grams PLUS weight of star washer/top cap stuff. Still it is lighter than most stems.

"Equivalent?" "Similar"? Why don't they just list the weight?
Does anyone know the ACTUAL weight of the stem, not its equivalent to "Humvee minus everything except a USE Atom stem sitting in the seat"?

[JungleBiker]

"Equivalent?" "Similar"? Why don't they just list the weight?
Does anyone know the ACTUAL weight of the stem, not its equivalent to "Humvee minus everything except a USE Atom stem sitting in the seat"?

Let me see... I reckon that means a Humvee plus an Atom stem minus 5,200 lbs equals 120 grams plus blabla.
http://www.army.mil/fact_files_site/hmmwv/

[IanB]

Yes, I have an Atom stem mounted on my SID World Cup. It is especially designed to work with a carbon steerer and the Atom carbon handlebars. The Ringo star works well and the whole thing looks great.

Any chance of weighing it and posting it in the listings and putting us all out of our misery?

[teutscher]

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Any chance of weighing it and posting it in the listings and putting us all out of our misery?

yea man! take this wonderful stem that does not need any blabla and weigh it!

[JungleBiker]

Sorry guys... I'd like to help but right now my bike (with Atom stem) is in Thailand, but I am in the Philippines until 28th September. If you don't mind waiting I will weigh it after then and post the findings. My local bike shop recently got a digital scale which will be handy, 'coz I don't have one.