Re: [CR]Modolo X-Tenos stem

(Example: Framebuilding:Technology)

In-Reply-To: <C0D7ED0D.2AC5%plopes@adelphia.net>
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:10:03 -0400
To: Perry Lopez <plopes@adelphia.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Modolo X-Tenos stem


Perry Lopez asked:
>
>Has anyone had any problems with the Modolo X-Tenos stem or handle bar??
>There are 2 versions of this stem. One that opens completely utilizing what
>Modolo calls "multi-link" and one that doesn't. Any info about cracking or
>failure??

The bars are fine if you like the shape.

The stem is notoriously dangerous, don't ride it!

See: http://www.bikexprt.com/witness/product/stems.htm

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