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Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:25 am
by boboxx
I have been looking for a light stem and found this on ebay. Has anyone tried it yet? is it worth it? anything better to recommend in the 40-50$ range that can be unbranded easily...
Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:25 am
by Weenie
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Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:06 am
by DWatkinsBSB
Had a 110mm of these on my last built. Can't fault it.
Only detail is: if you are a freak for details, you will realise its finish isn't the best in the world (ie. the clamp doesn't align with the stem perfectly etc).
Functionality wise, go for it. Can't beat it in the price for money side.
On my new built I spent three times the money on an alloy stem that weights a little more just to have something with a reliable name on it. GO figure.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:54 am
by dereksmalls
I have one on my CX bike, along with the compact carbon handlebar. Great products and excellent price. I'd get more of them too in the future.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:56 am
by DWatkinsBSB
On that note, old built actually had Hylix stem, handlebar, seat post and saddle.
Can't fault it for the price.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:08 am
by DWatkinsBSB
From the spreadsheet of the old build:
Seat post got sawed to 300 getting to around 130g, don't recall the exact weight.
Value for money. Just don't ask about quality! ...but on that note, they never failed on me!
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:31 am
by blasdelf
It only comes in sizes from 80-110mm, more suited to XC race bikes than modern road bikes
is there a similar stem that comes in at least 120 and 130mm sizes?
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:41 pm
by RimClencher
The Kalloy Uno "7" stem comes in 120 and 130 mm. It's about as light as the Hylix without bolts but costs a bit more on ebay, and doesn't come with Ti bolts. Graphics can be removed with acetone.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:13 pm
by BRM
Don't stare you blind only on the 99 gr in the ad.
A good stem is more than the mentioned grams.
Besides that I bought items from pingthyy2010 in the past and never ever will.
There was something wrong with a handlebar I bought, he blamed customs for it but they had nothing to do with it.
When things are ok then its ok. But the guy is a real piece of shit when something is wrong with your item. Be warned.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:53 pm
by ITTY
I don't know about the stem, but I just got a Hylix seatpost and I'm pleasantly surprised with it. It weighed 147g uncut (400mm), and somewhere around 115 grams after I cut it. Not bad at all for the price. The fit/finish isn't amazing, as others have noted, but perfectly functional.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:57 pm
by Miele
Stem works fine and the weight is good. Only thing is the Ti bolts strip easily - not enough recessed area for the hex to get a good grip on the bolt.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:26 am
by KarlC
Thx for the info, I may give some of their parts a try on my budget bike.
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:51 am
by KarlC
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:56 am
by Attermann
My bars kept slipping when i hit a bump on the road, so i can't recommend the Carbon one
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:24 pm
by Marin
Did you use friction paste?
Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:24 pm
by Weenie
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Re: Hylix - Stem
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:01 pm
by Attermann
friction paste, 5 nm force.