My LBS is going to build up a Lynskey GR300 frame with Enve carbon gravel bars. I’m not sure what do do about a stem. My previous gravel/all road bike was an aluminum Cannondale Topstone with a Redshift Shockstop stem and aluminum bars. I always found this pretty comfortable but I suspect the new b…

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My personal experience is that there is far less difference between an alloy and carbon stem compared to other components both in terms of weight and feel. I am a new GR300 owner, but bought it as a full bike from Lynskey. Once I have the fit dialed I will be putting either a Lynskey ti stem or a T…

Yeah, stem doesn’t really matter IMO aside from getting the right length and rise. For a nice light and cheap alu stem I’ve been using Wren, $40 on eBay and well under 100g. I’m also building a ti gravel/rigid Mtb with Enve gravel bars, and went with a 50mm Wren stem.

@jwellford Thanks and good luck with your build! I might go this route until I’m 100% sure about the fit, and maybe by then I won’t be bothered by these dilemmas! @bgoiffon How do you like the GR300? I’m hoping it’ll be built in the next few weeks and I’m itching to ride it. I agree that a titanium…

[image] FrankTuna: might go this route until I’m 100% sure about the fit, and maybe by then I won’t be bothered by these dilemmas That’s exactly what I did the first time. Now I have Wrens in many assorted lengths!

@FrankTuna I got the GR300 right before the snow fell where I live, so I’ve only done one real ride on it, otherwise it has been on the trainer while I make tweaks to the fit. It feels great though. The geometry and road feel will be great for the mixed surface riding I have planned on it. The top h…

I might be of the few to say a carbon stem is worth it but specifically the zipp sl speed stem in my case. I have a litespeed ultimate disc road bike that i have zipp sl aero bars and sl speed stem on it. My inspiration to put zipp with zipp came from the AACC episode where jonathan interviews the g…

What are you running for tires? I know it’s supposed to handle a 700x45 but I’m hoping that’s a little conservative. I’m hoping I can squeeze 700x48. @funkinslick It’s funny you mention that podcast because I was listening to it this morning on my way to work!! I get the appear of the components d…

With carbon bars make sure the stem has a good clamping surface. [Stems for Carbon Forks]

How fixed are you on your bike set up or are you likely to have a bike fit/ change the set up. Swapping a aluminium stem won’t hurt as much financially if you want to go longer/shorter/change angle. It’s long time since I had this conundrum (different stem materials) and IIRC when I picked up stems…

Just snap up a few second hand alloy stems of different lengths for use whilst you are getting your fit sorted. Sell them on afterwards and if you are wise you won’t be out of pocket. I think Thomson stems are a. Ice bit of kit if you want something a little different but not carbon.

Ti bike and carbon bars...what stem?

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With carbon bars make sure the stem has a good clamping surface.

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