Race XXX Lite Carbon Stem Reviewed on Bicycling.com
One of Bicycling magazine's leading test editors, Mike Cushionbury, reviews the Bontrager Race XXX Lite OS carbon stem in this edition of Bicycling.com's "Gear of the Day" archive.
Shave weight, create a stiffer interface, and dress-up any road or mountain bike with this elegant carbon fiber stem. Constructed of a high compression molded carbon body with a cold forged X-Band handlebar clamp, the XXX Lite features a flip-flop positive or negative 12 degree rise and a universal 31.8 clamp.
Price
$249.00
Features
- HCM (High compression molded) carbon body with cold forged 31.8mm X-Band handlebar clamp
- 4-bolt face plate helps distribute clamping load on ultra-lightweight handlebars
- Opposing dual steerer clamp bolts are strategically positioned near the center of the clamp, evenly distributing clamping forces
- Reversible 12-degree rise
- For road and ATB use
- Exceeds CEN testing standards
- When installed on a carbon steerer, this stem requires at least 5mm of spacers above and below the steerer tube clamp area.
- When installed on a carbon steerer, this stem requires at least 5mm of spacers above and below the steerer tube clamp area.
| Part No. | MSRP* | Bar Clamp | Color | Length | Rise | Steerer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260166 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 75mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 147.3g |
| 260168 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 90mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 153g |
| 260170 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 105mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 157g |
| 260171 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 110mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 158.5g |
| 260172 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 120mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 165g |
| 260173 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 130mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 169.4g |
| 263578 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Carbon | 140mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 172g |
| 409401 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 100mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 155.3g |
| 409402 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 100mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 155.3g |
| 409403 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 105mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 157g |
| 409404 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 105mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 157g |
| 409405 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 110mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 158.5g |
| 409406 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 110mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 158.5g |
| 409407 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 120mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 165g |
| 409408 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 120mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 165g |
| 409409 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 130mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 169.4g |
| 409410 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 130mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 169.4g |
| 409411 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 140mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 172g |
| 409412 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 140mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 172g |
| 409413 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 70mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 145g |
| 409414 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 70mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 145g |
| 409415 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 75mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 147.3g |
| 409416 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 75mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 147.3g |
| 409417 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 80mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 149.7g |
| 409418 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 80mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 149.7g |
| 409419 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | Black | 90mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 153g |
| 409420 | 249.99 | 31.8mm | White | 90mm | 12° | 28.6(1 1/8in) | 153g |
*Pricing is set by Bontrager retailers and does not include freight, import duties or taxes for retailers outside of the US.
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Race XXX Lite Carbon Road
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Lightweight, strong, and gentle on today's ultra-light handlebars and sensitive carbon steerers, Bontrager's XXX Lite carbon road stem will dress-up any road bike. Designed and tested to exceed CEN standards, the XXX Lite Road features a four-bolt face plate and two opposing steerer clamp bolts to help distribute clamping forces evenly. +/- 7 degree rise. 31.8mm clamp.
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Bontrager's lightest stem combining HCM carbon, a carbon friendly steerer and a deeper wrapping face plate for a model that meets the needs of both road and cross-country riders.
