What Ax-Lightness stem I choose? Rigid or Rigid with two clamps

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mendiz
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by mendiz

Hello, I have seen Ax Lightness has the model Rigid with two different system of clamps. Anyone has experince with both? what would be better clamping the handlebar?
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by imunwired

I feel like I would make that decision not based on what would clamp better (as I am sure they both do fine), but based on what kind of computer you use, if any, and what kind of computer mount you’d like.

For me, the availability of out-front mounts vs side-mount options depending on what bar you are paring with this may sway your choice.


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I am not going to use mount for Garmin, thanks to ome.
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by shillc

Anyone have an up front computer mount recommendation with the dual clamp system?
I have not found anything that comes with M4 screws in that width.

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by Erwin

Does the 2 clamp version really has M4 bolts?

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by wheelsONfire

Erwin wrote:
Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:11 pm
Does the 2 clamp version really has M4 bolts?
It seems so by the actual pictures....
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by nickf

Been using the 2 clamp rigid stem for a number of years. No issues. I did have the bar slip once, got a very hard bump. Bar only moved a few cm. Reinstalled and torque with fresh carbon paste.

I wish there was an out front mount though. Carbon Works shows a mount on their website but unfortunately won't be producing any more.

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by Erwin

Thank you for your answers. And can you confirm the screws are M4? I have an option buying a new AX Rigid stem, but want a decent mount for it. Perhaps I stay with my MCFK. Bar will be a THM Ulna. Tibia has also problems with appropriate mounts.

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