Beautiful fillet welds / brazing ... usually only found on high -end custom stems . Chrome spectacular. Time will tell how good a job was done there . Kudos to Velo Orange for offering such an incredible deal

I replaced the stock 110mm aluminum stem on my 1990's carbon trek 2300 to try something shorter with increased handlebar height for additional comfort. I'm not sure if the comfort was worth the added weight, but I will not reduce my rating due to a personal preference. For something as ultra light weight as a nearly full carbon bike (sans aluminum fork, chain stay, and stem), something as minor as a steel stem DID make a notable difference. Just a heads up to the weight nerds out there. Great craftsmanship behind this stem though; VO intent to make biking accessible and fun through high quality components is crystal clear.

Needed to replace an old and stressed stem. Thanks to Velo Orange, plenty to choose from without worries about quality.

The new quill stem is a work of art and superbly designed. It's now part of my 1977 Trek ishiwata 022 touring / race bicycle, with Campy/Gipiemmi drive train and Suntour bar end shifters. It's now a joy to ride in a heads up posture and l👀ks quite at home in a utilitarian yet elegant manner. Many thanks.

I've had this stem in two lengths for years and love the look and function. Always used it with the Nitto B115 bar. Recently I decided I wanted a shallower drop, so I purchased the Nitto M151 compact bar in a 26.0 clamp. I just tried to mount it on this stem. Not a chance—the bend is too sharp in places to allow it. Wondering if anyone has found a workaround trick. If not then I guess I'll have to get a faceplate stem.