Renthal Prototype Direct Mount Stem - Leogang WC

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mandog (Jun 10, 2011 at 12:58)

the thing i love about a DM stem is that you can easily remove it and the bars together and stick in a bike bag without worrying about getting the bars back in the same position as before. looks like this new design loses that convenience.

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jnnyjon (Jun 15, 2011 at 15:32)

if you keep both front bolts tight, you should be fine.

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Jamesdh08 (Aug 24, 2011 at 3:58)

Actually, thinking about it you can completely remove the bolts farthest away from the stem, and just back off the 'middle' two bolts so that they clear the threads on the top crown, but still bite into the lower half of the stem, thus keeping the bars in place via 4 bolts unless I'm very much mistaken. Hope that helps as I can't wait until they hit the shops!

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jumphilo (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:17)

would the horizontal split be stronger than the vertical we have now ? I like the look of it, very simple and looks good too.... With Sam's name on it, it will be selling like the handlebar now. I wouldn't mind to try it on too...

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thisneverhappened FL (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:39)

does it not also look like its comprises of three split parts? Also if it has two length adjustments then in the longest reach setting the lower (3rd part) would have the fixing bolt partially showing due to the chamfered edges and therefore, may not give a strong connection against the upper fork crown?

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rubbermeetsmud (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:22)

sicck!

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inakiarri (Jun 10, 2011 at 12:00)

@scotlanddownhill i'm with you, i'm confused with that third part down there... i dont know what you mean with the "strong connection" part, i dont think that third part makes it weaker, but neither know it's function...

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vastamyrkky (Jun 10, 2011 at 12:59)

I'm thinking the aluminum part just above upper crown is just to raise the bars. Notice how low "angle" the stem has! It's easier to rise/lower your bars with four stem bolts than mes with loosening crown and there fore messing headset bearing tightness. It's best to keep the crowns as close as possible to headtube and adjust elsewhere anyway and this allowing it. The filling part will probably work with other stems too.. Who's first to make it for the aftermarket? Hmm.. I happen to have some 8mm thick 7075 alu..

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joseph13 (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:03)

Is it just me or does it seem like it would be a major dick around because you have to hold your bars while you line up the direct mount bolts...? Could be an idiot over thought on my part but that's what it looks like

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DanB25 (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:45)

you could line up the direct mount bolts with 2 front bolts tight enough to hold the bars in place

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joseph13 (Jun 12, 2011 at 15:40)

I guess that would make sense

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cr8urban (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:05)

Seems like it would be kind of a pain to snug up. When tightening a face plate you should use a star pattern or similar, so on this would that mean tightening all 6 bolts, one by one a little at a time?

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EricBirk (Jun 13, 2011 at 20:49)

My truck has 6 lugs per wheel. 4 bolts is just an X

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RobB1984 (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:29)

People say they dont like the bars because of the colour but once fitted they look smart, same as the DM Stem i think will look pretty cool. Cant wait to get mine.

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seraph (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:22)

I could understand not liking the color of the bars if they only came in purple or something. People are way too pick y about bike color these days.

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bigburd (Jun 10, 2011 at 16:00)

Classic renthal color on the bars man , I would love to have them on my bike

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manchicken (Jun 11, 2011 at 8:54)

mm dont think id be to keen on the split design, just seems like abit of a pain to do it all up

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billy-smith (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:17)

not sure i like the colour of one half being different to the other but wouldnt say no to it

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Lehel-NS (Jun 10, 2011 at 12:11)

But it's just a proto

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mykel (Jun 10, 2011 at 16:29)

Maybe, but I have the Renthal Duo single crown stem and it is the same colour-way. Black on Top, Muted Gold on bottom. Looks sharp on the bike. Very nice machining, Stiff and light. Happy I am. michael

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bikeddict (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:18)

looks like a great idea to reduce weight. i guess we'll see if its strong enough if sam continues to use it for his race run

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prettym1k3 (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:28)

I don't think I'm a fan of that split design that spans the entire length of the stem. But that's just me.

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panzer103 (Jun 10, 2011 at 17:05)

Its a stem, Yay!

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webbrider12 (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:59)

i would defiantly ride one!

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Maverickdh00 (Jun 10, 2011 at 15:18)

Sick, Renthal rocks.

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wilkey (Jun 12, 2011 at 21:23)

agreed. renthal, nuff said.

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brodieclan (Jun 10, 2011 at 17:55)

can anyone say there is a lift kit on there

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matthew10 (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:07)

I like, i want..

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schwing (Jun 10, 2011 at 10:59)

me me me!!! looks sick

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arquitetodh (Jun 10, 2011 at 11:44)

nice stem! I like it!

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andytheaussie (Jun 10, 2011 at 15:48)

Moto foam?

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terrance (Jun 10, 2011 at 20:07)

yes they do

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bluezac17 (Jun 11, 2011 at 10:04)

looks so badass