Zipp SL Sprint Stem

Description

With a reasonably light 165g, the stem actually weighs in at 1.8g per Newton meter of stiffness. The Zipp SL Sprint Stem is massive. The particular size, T25 was chosen because it is seeing increasing use with disc brakes, chain ring bolts, derailleurs, and shifters. Use a Torx instead and you won't face the same risk if you over-torque. They won't easily strip, when a Torx bit is used in a torque wrench, they readings are more accurate, and both these things mean that the bolt heads are more durable. And then, if you choose to use a torque wrench, the wrench's readings will be more accurate with the Torx bolt in there. Zipp has opted for Torx bolts for a few reasons. For good reason. This means watt monsters like Mark Cavendish gravitate to it. With a reasonably light 165g, the stem actually weighs in at 1.8g per Newton meter of stiffness. And just to make sure they're still keeping in line with their aerodynamic ethos, the aluminum handlebar cap is shaped to flow smoothly into the stem. The bigger your arms, the more upper body oomph you can apply to your handlebars, the more you want a super-stiff stem. No reason to let that energy go to waste. The Zipp SL Sprint Stem is there to turn big arm brawn into forward momentum. It's a small change from the norm, but in many respects, a big deal. One difference you probably see is the bolt heads. It' also on more and more multi-tools and is easy to find in hardware stores. But, just to be safe, Zipp includes a tool with this stem.

Key Features

• And then, if you choose to use a torque wrench, the wrench's readings will be more accurate with the Torx bolt in there.
• With a reasonably light 165g, the stem actually weighs in at 1.8g per Newton meter of stiffness.
• The particular size, T25 was chosen because it is seeing increasing use with disc brakes, chain ring bolts, derailleurs, and shifters.
• Use a Torx instead and you won't face the same risk if you over-torque.
• But, just to be safe, Zipp includes a tool with this stem.
• And just to make sure they're still keeping in line with their aerodynamic ethos, the aluminum handlebar cap is shaped to flow smoothly into the stem.