Now, now, Mark....
I don't envison any adjustable stem, Classic or otherwise, as a permanent fixture on any bicycle, Classic or otherwise. To me they are a tool for use in finding a good riding position, nothing more. As such, Looks Ergostem is, in my opinion, without peer.
To be honest, I don't find the Classic adjustable stems that have been mentioned terribly attractive, whether looked at through Modern or Classic eyes, and wouldn't consider keeping one on a bicycle of mine unless that bicycle had to do double duty, e.g., road and time-trial. (I've never been in a time-trial nor owned a TT bike, nor have I ever owned, used, or ridden a bicycle with hydraulic brakes.)
Steve Freides in rainy, class-y according to some, if not class-ic, Ridgewood, NJ
Mark Bulgier wrote:
>
> Steve Freides writes:
> >
> > Please enlighten me as to the fascination we seem to be
> > having here with these sliding-type adjustable stems.
> >
> > The Look Ergostem will do everything these kinds do and much
> > more
>
> For your answer look to the "C" part in "CR". Please tell me you wouldn't
> put one of those Look monstrosities on a classic! You might as well ask why
> we are so fascinated with cable operated rim brakes when hydraulic discs do
> so much more...
>
> Mark Bulgier
> Seattle, Wa
> USA