31.8 quill stems now available in 0, 30, 50 and 70mm

[James / Analog Cycles]

Discord Components now has a range of quill stems that might be of interest to the group.  In fact, we specifically developed these for Rivendell riders who wanted to run drop bars.  There are a bunch of great bars available in 31.8 clamp diameters, and a decreasing number of good bars in 25.4 or 26mm.  We've found the added stiffness of the larger bar helps with tracking over rough terrain, feels more solid with a loaded bike.  Add in steel as the stem material, stiffness is further increased.  4 bolt faceplate means you can run alt bars or drops, and have plenty of clamping force. 

Made in Massachusetts by Alex Meade of Alex Meade Bikeworks for Discord.  Cerakoted gloss clear or satin black in Mass.  Designed in Vermont by Discord.  

200mm quill.  22.2 diameter quill.  

These are available at a few Riv dealers: Analog Cycles, the Psychic Derailleur.  Also available at a few Riv friendly but not Riv specific shops: C+L cycles in Montreal, Crumbworks in Japan.  

-James / Discord Components 

[Weston Hein]

Just wanted to chime in and say that the fit and finish on these stems is phenomenal. I ordered a 30mm to run drops on my Clem and was really impressed with the craftsmanship- the expander wedge snugs easily and there is no play or "rocking" back in forth felt with the stem run at full extension. 

I really think the design gives you the best of both worlds: clamping force and removable faceplate of threadless along with the ease of height adjustment of a quill.

[Ash]

James,  they look really lovely.  

Q: when are you bringing back black Mark's rack?  (or F32)

[ted]

My wife's pbh is long for her torso (relative to many folks), and she's prone to neck and shoulder pain if too stretched out on a bike for more than a few miles.

The other week I finally swapped out the 50mm stem on her Roadini with a 0 offset stem I bought from James/Analog a looong time go.

(I rationalize my inexcusable delinquency by observing her upright bared Sam H serves her fine, so really she doesn't need the Roadini.)

She came back from the first round the block test with a big smile on her face. The bike finally fits her the way she wants, and we're both much happier.

Thanks James. Real nice stem.

[Kieran J]

Lovely!

KJ

On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 8:11:39 AM UTC-7, James / Analog Cycles wrote:

[Drw]

Hey James,
Could you elaborate on the cerakote. I have one of the previous 2 bolt stems, and love it, but it has developed rust under the coating. Does the cerakote minimize this? I know it’s used on guns and stuff. Curious about differences in the previous finishes and this new version.

[James / Analog Cycles]

Thanks Weston!  We're glad you like your stem!  It took a few years of development, so we're glad you think we got the details right!

-james

[James / Analog Cycles]

Hi Ash,

We will have black Mark's racks as soon as Nitto makes more!  The factory is maxed for the year, so I don't know when exactly that will be.  Once we receive them, they usually spend a month at the cerakoter's.

-James

[James / Analog Cycles]

Ted, I'm happy to hear she likes her new fit!  Shorter stems are great for short torso riders, and that's about 50% of the population!

-James

[James / Analog Cycles]

Thank you Kieran!  Glad you like them.

[James / Analog Cycles]

The cerakote is made to minimize rust in harsh environments: exhaust systems, parts on boats, sand.  It's thin but very hard.  It has a better chance of not rusting than any other clear coat, as it does not require a primer.  That said, if it's scratched, that would be a point of rust egress.  

I am not saying rust can never happen with these, but I will say we have not seen rust on the cerakote stems yet.  The version of the stem that you have had a clear coat enamel, which, lacking a primer, was going to eventually rust underneath.  

If you would like, send your old stem, and I'll send it with our next batch to the cerakoter.  We can do satin black or clear.

Best, James

[Drw]

That’s great to know and a nice offer. I’m fine with the rust it has and knew it would likely happen with any clear coat. I was mostly curious If cerakote has the ability to be clear and rust preventative.

[Ash]

James,

Good to know they will be back someday!   Website feature request: it would be nice if I could type my email id on the product page (similar to Riv website) so I can get notified when the product is available for ordering...

Thanks!

ash

[James / Analog Cycles]

Hi Ash,  I don't think our website has the ability to add that feature.  I'll ask our web person though.  In the meantime, if something is outta stock, just email us, it might secretly be in stock.  There's just 3 of us, so updating the website sometimes gets lost between other tasks.  

-james