Low stack height stem?

[px]

I got a killer deal on EC90 SL Aero fork, which would look perfect in my red road bike. The only shortage is that steerer tube is a bit too short. The half-integrated headset can't be lowered anymore so the only option to save height is the stem. (1 1/8", 26.0mm handlebar)

The following one is the lowest stack height (34mm) stem I've found so far and it would already be low enough.
But: It's ugly, wrong color, a bit too short (only one was found) and weighs a ton.

So, if you know of any other, preferably black-red -schemed, even somewhat lightweight (about 100-140g for a 105-120mm) options, I'd be extremely pleased to know. Thank you in advance.

[2 wheels]

So, if you know of any other, preferably black-red -schemed, even somewhat lightweight (about 100-140g for a 105-120mm) options, I'd be extremely pleased to know.

Most stems has a stack height of 40mm, but a few has a bit lower stack height.

The following FSA stems has a low stack height of 35mm:
OS-99
OS-99 CSI
OS-115
OS-150
http://road.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx ... &taxid=113
They are however all for 31.8mm OS handlebars.

Syntace F99 and F139 both has a stack height of 38mm and are both for 26mm hadlebars: http://syntace.com/index.cfm?pid=3&pk=379


Here's another topic about low stack height stems: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... hp?t=25743

[px]

Thanks for your reply. I know of FSA stems, but as they're OS, they're not that much of a help. Syntace F99 - I've got one on my MTB - it's just and just adequate, wouldn't like to go for it.

In advance, I did do a search on this and many other forums aswell, also viewed through the topic you linked but still found no other options, as that Avid Saago weighs 208g.

ITM Millennium promises 34mm too, although that stem isn't too light nor goodlooking either..
http://www.worldcycling.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ZSIT0

Deda Elementi, 37mm
http://www.teamcyclist.com/store/Deda-Elementi-Stem-Road-Newton-26-0_P8098C664.cfm

[Stolichnaya]

http://www.wrcompositi.it/home.html

Check out the Manubrio Ahead stem (listed under Attacco)

They come in all sorts of color schemes and mine has a stack height of 35mm. Mine is 120mm and weighs 146gm. Not the lightest, but very close in look (also red) to what you originally posted.

[BeeBee30]

My FRM Webstem is 35mm. I know its OS but my Rotor S1 is 33mm, didn't I hear they are bringing out a 26 version?

[2 wheels]

I know its OS but my Rotor S1 is 33mm, didn't I hear they are bringing out a 26 version?

Yes the Rotor website lists both a 31.8mm and 26.0mm S1 stem.
So far they only have a cad drawing of the 26mm version on their website.
http://www.rotorbike.com

[Miller]

ITM Millennium promises 34mm too, although that stem isn't too light nor goodlooking either..
http://www.worldcycling.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ZSIT0

The ITM Millennium was a class-leading stem in its day, think Freire was using one when he won the Worlds in 99. I have a spare 130mm one and it's fairly light and rather precisely made. It's a good stem.

[yourdaguy]

I actually have an ITM Millenium 120 26 11 degree stem. It is 34 mm high at the stem and weighs 151 grams. It is in really good shape and If you are interested, I might be talked into selling it.

[Scottybee]

would it not be more simple to change the angle of your stem than lower the stack height?

And you have to divide the stack height savings by 2 to find how much your handlebars lower.

[allezkmiec]

would it not be more simple to change the angle of your stem than lower the stack height?

I think you misread the first post. The steerer tube of the fork he bought is too short for his current headset/stem stack, so he's looking for a stem with a shorter stack height to gain more useable (read: clamp-able) steerer tube length.

@ px: Which headset are you using? Is there perhaps a different, compatible headset that offers a lower stack height? Shorter conical spacer for under the stem? Lower-profile bearing cover? Maybe worth looking into, as a nice headset is almost always cheaper than a nice, light stem.

[Scottybee]

would it not be more simple to change the angle of your stem than lower the stack height?

And you have to divide the stack height savings by 2 to find how much your handlebars lower.

(i thought i jumped in kinda fast)

[px]

@ px: Which headset are you using? Is there perhaps a different, compatible headset that offers a lower stack height? Shorter conical spacer for under the stem? Lower-profile bearing cover? Maybe worth looking into, as a nice headset is almost always cheaper than a nice, light stem.

Yeap, the half-integrated headset has been examined through and can't be lowered anymore. The bearing cover was the first place to save height from, Samu is currently making me a custom one which saves a lot of precious millimeters

[px]

I actually have an ITM Millenium 120 26 11 degree stem. It is 34 mm high at the stem and weighs 151 grams. It is in really good shape and If you are interested, I might be talked into selling it.

Thanks a lot, but I already found one. Hopefully I'll be satisfied with it :)

Yes the Rotor website lists both a 31.8mm and 26.0mm S1 stem. So far they only have a cad drawing of the 26mm version on their website. http://www.rotorbike.com

Now that one looks good. Guess I'll have to search for one once they'll be available.

[Bobbyc123]

Reviving a V old thread.

Does anyone have any experience with lower stack stems? Are there any other considerations to factor in going from a standard 40mm down to something like a 28mm stack height here? https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/type ... -drop-stem

I'm looking to get the stack a bit lower and already using a -20 slammed stem.

Was wondering if decreasing the stack will have other considerations i'm not thinking about like stiffness or handling.

Thanks!

[DaveS]

Are you also using a minimal headset top, like an 8mm, too? It would seem that your frame is one size too large.