Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/China

I'm looking for a stem for my M-Trax.

But I want a classic MTB Ahead stem, either Polished or Ti, but I want made in England, USA, Canada, France, Germany or Italy. No Chinese, Taiwanese or Korean stuff please.

But I can't seem to think of anything, I do like the look of the Pace RC45 and the Ringle Zooka ones also the Syncros Cattlehead (two of my bikes have the polished cattlehead/prod though and now I want something different).

I also like the original RSP 2 bolt Ahead stem which was originally on this bike - or a similar style Stem.
(The RSP one was probably made in Taiwan)

Is there anything retro-ish around I could consider?

I have been trawling the Net - and all the modern Stems I like cost in the region of over $200 +I suppose that's what happens when I want anything but Made in China/Taiwan/Korea/India etc


here's what the bike currently has;

An ART adjustable stem - looks nice I think, but not worthy!!
(the Headset is a diatech)



Any suggestions?

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

I happen to have a rsp stem originialy off a rsp300 kicking around.

Also have one of those h/sets spare n all.

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

poweredbypies":1vg7w8yn said:

I happen to have a rsp stem originialy off a rsp300 kicking around.

Also have one of those h/sets spare n all.

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Any pics ??

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

Gimme 5 to find it lol

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

Hmmmm stems worse than i remembered but h/sets all good. If eithers any use let me know.

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

What about hope stems or an x-lite fly stem.

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These may give you some ideas or even a old Race Face stem.

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

Modern? Try Syntace . 99 g for their lightweight ones or 150 for downhill rated...

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

I have this 130mm, 10 degree (up or down) polished Control Tech stem. It's USA made, beautiful fishscale welded aluminum, and it has a removable faceplate, so riser bars are easy to fit.

25 quid plus shipping if you want it.

Re: Help in choosing a Stem-made in UK/USA etc (not Taiwan/C

mechagouki":1juie02m said:

I have this 130mm, 10 degree (up or down) polished Control Tech stem. It's USA made, beautiful fishscale welded aluminum, and it has a removable faceplate, so riser bars are easy to fit.

25 quid plus shipping if you want it.

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That I like!!

PM sent and I think quest has been completed!!