A stem must take rather large loads from handle bar leverage . 6061 is perfect for making fly fishing reels . For a part that must take a great deal of stress every time we hop on the bike I feel much more confident on a stem made of 7075 or 2014 .
I have a Straight line stem carved from 7075 billit and a cold forged 7075 stem .
I prefer over engineered to saving grams . A carved 6061 stem under 250 grams is not something I can trust .
They hid the machine marks? I love observing the tool paths on my Straightline stem !
March 4, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - Greg Bly
A stem must take rather large loads from handle bar leverage . 6061 is perfect for making fly fishing reels . For a part that must take a great deal of stress every time we hop on the bike I feel much more confident on a stem made of 7075 or 2014 . I have a Straight line stem carved from 7075 billit and a cold forged 7075 stem . I prefer over engineered to saving grams . A carved 6061 stem under 250 grams is not something I can trust . They hid the machine marks? I love observing the tool paths on my Straightline stem !