williams Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hey guys! How long do you reckon a forged stem would last? Just curious. That's not my actual question though haha, I want to try a 150x30 stem on my bike and I don't fully know yet if it would make my bike ride nicer. That's why I'm thinking of buying a cheap stem like the Because welded (http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/20_inch_stems/because_welded/c29p11120.html) or (http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/20_inch_stems/neon_welded_20_inch_with_top_cap/c29p11872.html). If I like it, how long time do you think they would last? Since I deffo don't want them to snap. Any help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 As it's non brake related it should be fine, it's not a particularly common snap really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 As it's non brake related it should be fine, it's not a particularly common snap really. So you think that I'll be fine with the neon one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yeah I don't see why not. Most of the snappages you hear about are the 2 bolt clamps which get stressed when they're prised open to get high rise bars through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I do have highrisers though, but this neon stem have 4bolt clamps, yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsquirt Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 i have the because one, its a good finish and good quality for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 forged is better than weld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 forged is better than weld Yeah I know:) But how much weaker are the welded ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleys sugden Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 i had the gold because one on my MOD for under a year, and the previous owner rode it hard a few months before i had it, and it was good, ive never known anyone to snap a stem. good price for a great quality stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 i had the gold because one on my MOD for under a year, and the previous owner rode it hard a few months before i had it, and it was good, ive never known anyone to snap a stem. good price for a great quality stem. Okay cheers man! Might consider it, but I'm sort of a basher and ride quite hard. I've seen a few stems go and I've been sort of afraid of snapping one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'm the biggest basher in this world, I've never snapped a stem. I'm pretty sure your going to be ok bud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I think Jack Chinnery snapped at least two stems, I know one for sure and although he was a typical tgs rider I remember him being quite smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 You'll be fine just pick a stem you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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