MCFK Stem

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by stephen@fibre-lyte

That's a nice looking stem! With the carbon section coming more than half way round the bar, does the bar 'pop' into the stem (with a little flexing) ?

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by Wcl4

I would question stiffness if the bars just popped in.

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by drainyoo

That is a good question. How do you get bars into the stem? I'm with Wcl4, if the clamp area flexes a little so you can get the bars in, I would question the strength as well.

Maybe you insert the bars at a skinner section and then just slide the stem over?

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by elfuinha

It will slide by the side, like Ritchey C260, I guess.

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by elfuinha

drainyoo wrote:Looks really nice, and the weight is great, but the price is redonculous. Also, at that price the logo should be applied using a better process than just a sticker.


I think that only a sticker is a good option, since there are other people like me that removes all logos from componentes.

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Their stickers are pretty high quality. The one on my saddle looks brand new even after a year of riding on it.

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by Mimizk

I'm thinking that try to make a BarStem combo again with this new stem.

I've been waiting such this 17 degree stem by fully carbon made for a long time.
If I use this for BarStem, I can use carbon handle and stem in durable.

I've already made a BarStem with Calfee's original stem though I've not been satisfied with its neck.

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Then, I also think it's better to use the same method as they use in handle clamp to the steering tube clamping part... I like this way and idea.

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MCKF might even be willing to do something like that.
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by desperado95219

As far as fit goes with the MCFK stem, I asked Martin (by e-mail) whether or not my Zipp Vuka Spint bar (with flat aero section) would be compatible with his stem and he assured me that there would not be a problem. (Starbike is actually taking orders as I am sure are others.)

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by vlastrada

any real world feedback on how the MCFK stem holds up the real world rigours of hard riding, anyone? :)

slippage issues?

and how does it compare with the AX rigid...now both available in 12cm btw...

...but AX 590 euros vs. MCFK 299 euros

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by climber8

bought one about a month ago to use for a special event (a hill climb / race up an 8-10% grade for ~6 miles).

i went with a 110 because it was the longest available, although i typically ride a 140.

i rode it quite hard--32-minute all-out effort. it was 5 w/kg average with some spikes (e.g. a "sprint" at the end). no slippage at all. build quality is very nice. i could not discern any flex, but by nature of this type of ride i wasn't doing a true sprint where i am pulling very hard on the bars and shoving the bike from side-to-side.

weight was right at whatever was claimed.

removed it after this race....i'll install it again for the next time weight really matters in a race (for me).

for reference, i prefer to ride the PRO vibe 7s puzzle clamp stem on my race bikes.

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by NiFTY

Any more experience on the longer lengths. Durability/stiffness. Looking at one of these or an extralite. But think the aesthetics of this would complement my bikes much more.
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by jimaizumi

I'm currently awaiting my 110mm in a 3k glossy finish... I too ride a longer (120mm) stem (Time monolink Ulteam) so a stiffness comparison will be interesting.
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by nagge

Any reviews on this stem? How is the flex? Any slippage? Pondering a 110mm -17deg 3k glossy.
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