A lot of OE builds are coming with 35mm stems and have for years, so this allows people with 35mm stems from factory builds to get a more compliant bar (in theory) using their existing stem. So yea, 31.8 in 35mm form more or less, but it's good for people that already have 35mm stems and is cheaper than buying a 31.8 and replacing your stem.
but yea, I don't get the 35mm thing as a whole either. Seems like it's more aesthetically oriented to me, I've never had a flex problem with 31.8 even being on the heavier side.
June 28, 2023, 10:42 a.m. - Shinook
A lot of OE builds are coming with 35mm stems and have for years, so this allows people with 35mm stems from factory builds to get a more compliant bar (in theory) using their existing stem. So yea, 31.8 in 35mm form more or less, but it's good for people that already have 35mm stems and is cheaper than buying a 31.8 and replacing your stem. but yea, I don't get the 35mm thing as a whole either. Seems like it's more aesthetically oriented to me, I've never had a flex problem with 31.8 even being on the heavier side.