Race X Lite stems earn 4 of 5 stars on BikeRadar.com
BikeRadar's Guy Kesteven rides the Bontrager Race X Lite stem and provides a rating of 4 of 5 stars.
Stems
Strong first, light second and often not cheap, Bontrager has never cut corners when it comes to something as important to safety as a stem. But having a safe stem shouldn't mean limited sizing options, that's why Bontrager stems come in a wide variety of lengths and rises. No matter what your style of riding, Bontrager has a stem with the fit, performance, and style you're looking for.
Road
Race XXX Lite Carbon Road
$249.99
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.
Race XXX Lite Carbon
$249.99
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.
Race XXX Lite
$229.99
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.
Race X Lite 7 Degree
$89.99
Light enough for the road but strong enough for the mountain, the forged 7050-T6 aluminum alloy X Lite stem features a flip-flop 7 or 17 degree rise and 31.8 clamp that help make it a study in lightweight versatility.
Race X Lite 17 Degree
$89.99
Light enough for the road but strong enough for the mountain, the forged 7050-T6 aluminum alloy X Lite stem features a flip-flop 17 degree rise and 31.8 clamp that help make it a study in lightweight versatility.
Race
$59.99 - $64.99
3D forged for strength, and available in flip-flop 7 degree or 17 degree rises, the Race stem features a 2-bolt, removable B-dot face plate that makes bar removal, adjustment, and service easy.
Race Quill
$59.99
Race Lite 4-Bolt 7 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 17 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 25 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 40 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race
$49.99 - $54.99
3D forged for strength, and available in flip-flop 10 degree or 25 degree rises, the Race stem features a 2-bolt, removable B-dot face plate that makes bar removal, adjustment, and service easy.
Mountain
Race XXX Lite Carbon
$249.99
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.
Rhythm
$99.99
A freeride capable stem in a cross country weight. The super stiff, torsion resistant body and wide faceplate provide more control on the trail while the flattened steerer clamp adds a little knee protection during unplanned stops. The Rhythm Pro stem also uses a unique bar clamp design which distributes clamping forces over a wider area for a longer lasting cockpit.
Race X Lite 7 Degree
$89.99
Light enough for the road but strong enough for the mountain, the forged 7050-T6 aluminum alloy X Lite stem features a flip-flop 7 or 17 degree rise and 31.8 clamp that help make it a study in lightweight versatility.
Race X Lite 17 Degree
$89.99
Light enough for the road but strong enough for the mountain, the forged 7050-T6 aluminum alloy X Lite stem features a flip-flop 17 degree rise and 31.8 clamp that help make it a study in lightweight versatility.
Big Earl OS Freeride
$59.99 - $64.99
With an internal steerer clamp design that gives incredible lateral stiffness, this top-quality freeride stem is ready to take on whatever big hits, big drops, and big air you throw its way. Forged and then CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum, the Big Earl stem features an innovative bar clamp design that utilizes Bontrager's Tangent Technology to eliminate point-loading and more evenly distribute forces on the handlebar.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 7 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 17 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 25 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race Lite 4-Bolt 40 Degree
$59.99
The Race Lite stem now includes a 4-bolt face plate and sturdy yet lightweight forged 6061-T6 body that is available in four flip-flop rises ranging from 7 to 40 degrees.
Race
$49.99 - $54.99
3D forged for strength, and available in flip-flop 10 degree or 25 degree rises, the Race stem features a 2-bolt, removable B-dot face plate that makes bar removal, adjustment, and service easy.
Earl OS Freeride
$34.99
Built to withstand the punishing rigours of freeriding, Bontrager's stout Earl stem is cold forged from 6061-T6 aluminum for strength. A four-bolt faceplate securely grips the bar to the stem and helps to distribute loads evenly.
City / Cruiser / Urban
Adjustable
$29.99
With over 30 degrees of adjustment, Bontrager's Adjustable stem offers a wide range of hand positions, making it easy for just about any rider to dial-in the perfect riding position. Two-bolt removable faceplate makes bar swaps or other service adjustments hassle-free.
VeloNews Rides the Race XXX Lite Carbon Stem
Zack Vestal of VeloNews provides a positive review of the Race XXX Lite road stem.
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.
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