FSA GRADIENT TEAM LTD STEM

£209.95 | www.windwave.co.uk

This team-edition stem was made for FSA’s enduro riders. It’s CNC-machined, with a good strength-to-weight ratio. At 154g (50mm length), it’s a competitive weight but not the lightest. It’s available in 32mm, 40mm and 50mm lengths, with a 35mm bar-clamp diameter. Two chromoly steel pinch bolts clamp the stem to the steerer tube with no twisting at the recommended torque. The zero-gap faceplate held our carbon fibre bar securely. On the trail, the stem provided a direct response with no steering vagueness or obvious flex. The price is extremely high, but performance is good, and you’ll surely stand out. Luke