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manmythlegend:
Are there any other advantages outside of aesthetic and weight ?
I wonder if that axis actually has a chance of being stronger.

Sitar_Ned:
Funny you mention it bc I was thinking the exact same, just hadn't brought it up yet. Frankly, bc I'm not qualified or experienced enough to justify my opinion. That said, I bet integrated stems and bars could become standard, and may actually be stronger/superior to the current norm. Especially since carbon stems are already commonplace. Although, I will say that the Easton Haven 75mm stem and Haven 711mm bar is one of my favorite parts of my bike. Just looks beefy and bad ass. Not sure I'd want to switch to an integrated option like the above but if it was proven to be stronger and lighter. Especially for the price.

Basically, If they'd make one that mimicked my set-up (bar rise, bar sweep, similar beefy stem structure and design) and it was stronger and lighter... would be a no-brainer. Not sure if the stronger part is even possible, though. Like I said... not an engineer or carbon expert.

manmythlegend:
Seems like you could do some exotic things with them. Definitely something to look into if strength is a factor. Love that stem btw.

brmeyer135:
Also, for the weight weenies, these so far aren't lighter.
310g for the integrated 90mm and 660mm
One could do better by upwards of 30grams

Sitar_Ned:

--- Quote from: brmeyer135 on June 02, 2014, 05:37:36 AM ---Also, for the weight weenies, these so far aren't lighter.
310g for the integrated 90mm and 660mm
One could do better by upwards of 30grams

--- End quote ---

Ah. Thanks for pointing that out. I suppose I just assumed they were lighter. Maybe have to have a lot of thickness at the stem/bar intersection that it adds weight. Just guessing.

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