Stem choice for this handlebar

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AX Lightness or MCFK?

AX Lightness
4
44%
MCFK
5
56%
 
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Luca79
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by Luca79

So I've got a nice Schmolke TLO bar and can't make up my mind about the stem.
I've narrowed down between the AX Lightness Rigid and the MCFK.
Both nice, the AX is lighter and more expensive, but at this point I'll let the look factor be the deciding factor.
So, which one will look better in your opinion?
Thank you!
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nvroadie
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by nvroadie

MCFK all the way.


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Kayrehn
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by Kayrehn

Mcfk for matching weave

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BRM
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by BRM

You narrowed it down to 2 choices but now you can't make up your mind . . . . . :roll:


Buy a Goldfish, when it swims to the right you get the MCFK, when it swims to the left you take the AX.

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shimmeD
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by shimmeD

Uno is the realworld solution to a 1st World problem.
There are a number of worthwhile similar solutions to the handlebars too.
Less is more.

casper3043
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by casper3043

shimmeD wrote:Uno is the realworld solution to a 1st World problem.
There are a number of worthwhile similar solutions to the handlebars too.


1st world can afford nicer looking stems than Uno

shimmeD
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by shimmeD

:thumbup: I totally get it that there are more choices in First World
Less is more.

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wheelsONfire
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by wheelsONfire

MCFK or forthcoming THM Tibia
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

KCookie
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by KCookie

wheelsONfire wrote:MCFK or forthcoming THM Tibia

Can't seem to make up my mind if I like the THM, the front just looks weird.
Do like the MCKF though.

Luca79
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by Luca79

MCFK seems to be the most appreciated... still tempted by the AX which is 10 grams lighter!

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Valy
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by Valy

I like AX more.

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by kgt

Kayrehn wrote:Mcfk for matching weave

that

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4ibanez
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We all ask ourselves these questions now and then. Ultimately can you be happy with your 2nd choice? It seems like you want someone to convince you to buy the AX, so I'll say "do it"! Mine has been fine...imo looks great and no issues whatsoever with function/flex at my 79-80kg.

Luca79
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by Luca79

Thank you for all the suggestions so far :)

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