If you're undecided about stem length, or want the ability to change bar height and reach on a whim, the Ritchey adjustable stem helps you find the perfect position. With a reasonably low weight for an adjustable stem and obvious strength, this stem is a no brainer. Additionally the 31.8 clamp size will fit the newer stand sized bars.
- More than 45 degrees of angle adjustment
- 40 mm of stack height
- No-slip clamp
Weighs in at 219 grams (80 mm model).
Customer Reviews
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jtrollenI had to buy this for my Felt F4 racing bike because of my constant neck pain. The stem is well made and looks pretty good for being an adjustable stem. It's lighter than I thought it would be. The only downside is that it is not easily adjustable. From the pictures it looks like you can loosen the screw and adjust the stem during a ride. You have to actually partially disassemble the stem to change the angle.
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BBB25AdThis is one solid adjustable stem. It's not the easiest to adjust, nor is it the lightest stem out there, but it is probably the most reliable and dependable one.
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goldenbrownsClearly a nice and well made stem, but the bolts that attach the front plate around the handlebars were too short to fit comfortably around my 31.8 bar, so that when I would try and tighten up the screws, they would simply strip the threads and pop out. I ended up having to go and buy some longer bolts. Given that it's already pricier than some competitors, I thought this was a major bummer.
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A GuestStem is solid and well made, as is the case with most Ritchey products. But I've used other adjustable stems in the past where I don't need to dismantle the adjustment plate to raise or lower the stem. I guess this nuisance may be a small price to pay for increased stability, but I've never had trouble with stability with any other adjustable stem. On the plus side, for an adjustable it still looks manly!
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wildergeekI thought this would be the perfect solution for my hand numbness. I wanted to raise the bars and move them back slightly.
The honeymoon was great. I really liked the more upright posture. Then the creaking started. It took a while to track it down and when I did, I tightened the bolts a bit and the creaking went away. A week later, it was back.
Full disclosure: I'm one of those cyclists that fixates on every creak, rattle, click and will obsess over it until the sound is fixed.
Yesterday, I tightened it up a bit too much and one of the bar bolts stripped out. You can imagine how badly it creaked on the ride home from work with only one strap tight.
I swapped the Ritchey out with my solid OEM stem and creaks are gone. In my opinion, the Ritchey design is flawed in that the surface between the handlebar and the clamping straps is too small. A solid piece of metal with four bolts flexes less than two straps.
I recommend you buy a solid non-adjustable stem from Tree Fort (how often will you actually adjust it once set?)