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bbike
02-28-2004, 09:52 PM
hey guys, I could not find even on the marz web sight what size the integrated stem is for the bars? It does come with one right? and what size bars would fit it? thanks



IFO
02-28-2004, 10:11 PM
fits 25.4 with spacers or oversized without...

i have a EA70 on my 888's integrated stem with the spacers...

hope that helps...
free ryder
02-28-2004, 10:20 PM
which would be better a integrated stem or a Race Face diabolus
31.8
methods
02-28-2004, 10:29 PM
Save money and use the integrated.

I have on on my JRT. No complaints. Looks super sharp aswell.

Bolts on underside of crown are kinda hard to get to... but meh.
IFO
02-28-2004, 11:15 PM
both are super solid...i wouldn't say one is better...

the Diabolous 31.8 is certainly more pimp thou...

a integrated stem has little pimp factor..:(

its just a solid connection for your bars/fork...
switch
02-28-2004, 11:26 PM
Originally posted by free ryder
which would be better a integrated stem or a Race Face diabolus
31.8

I've been told that the integrated is stronger and stiffer than any stem available.

I'm trying the integrated stem right now, and I think I'll keep it. Not because I notice a difference, but because it frees up my Diabolus for my other bike. :D
IFO
02-28-2004, 11:39 PM
Originally posted by switch


I'm trying the integrated stem right now, and I think I'll keep it. Not because I notice a difference, but because it frees up my Diabolus for my other bike. :D

hahah exactly what i did...

:thepimp:
Zedbra
02-29-2004, 01:01 AM
Not for me man. I/m running a 2004 Shiver, and using my FUNN Fatboy Slim stem. I'm 200lbs before my gear - and the integrated stem doesn't look beefy enough to handle my hucks and hacks. Plus, I prefer the higher bar height.

It's all preference
Loopie
02-29-2004, 02:40 AM
The integrated is stiffer. I didn't notice this when I went from my Diablous to the integrated...but I noticed once I went back to the Diablous from the integrated. Follow?:lol:
Plus it freed up my Diablous for the other bike:P
switch
02-29-2004, 03:05 AM
Originally posted by Loopie
Plus it freed up my Diablous for the other bike:P

And like IFO said, that's :thepimp:


I don't really care that much about the esthetics of bike parts, but the Diabolus stem does look great.
bbike
02-29-2004, 06:25 AM
so just to ask, is the integrated stem safe for big hucks and stuff? thanks
bbike
02-29-2004, 07:14 AM
ifo, you mentioned 25.4 or oversized with out, whats oversized? 31.8???
frorider_IBC
02-29-2004, 08:19 AM
Oversize is 31.8
bbike
02-29-2004, 08:59 AM
thanks
_TAZ_SIMPSON_
02-29-2004, 11:01 AM
im runnin the integrated on my 888r. i had a FUNN before. i liked it but the integrated is just all around stiffer and lighter and better i think. preferances again
switch
02-29-2004, 01:51 PM
Originally posted by bbike
so just to ask, is the integrated stem safe for big hucks and stuff? thanks

I believe there have been some big hucks done using the integrated stem. :)

I've been told to make sure I have good handlebars as the stem will never go, making the bars the "weakest link".
bbike
02-29-2004, 02:03 PM
are raceface diablo good enough?
switch
02-29-2004, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by bbike
are raceface diablo good enough?

Most definitely.
bbike
02-29-2004, 02:36 PM
just to ask, i got a 03 bighit dh, will the 1 1/2" rise be risey enough? Or will that be fine.
_TAZ_SIMPSON_
02-29-2004, 02:40 PM
its funny cuz the bars are what keep you from killing yourself, but yet they are "the weekest link"
free ryder
02-29-2004, 07:08 PM
what about the cost difference
Loopie
02-29-2004, 08:22 PM
Originally posted by _TAZ_SIMPSON_
its funny cuz the bars are what keep you from killing yourself, but yet they are "the weekest link"
I think this refers to the particularily more nasty crashes where you are generally not attached to the bike anymore.....the stem would rotate upon impact. Now it won't. :)
Zedbra
02-29-2004, 08:27 PM
Originally posted by Loopie
I think this refers to the particularily more nasty crashes where you are generally not attached to the bike anymore.....the stem would rotate upon impact. Now it won't. :)

ya - this is the reason I am reluctant to use my integrated stem. I like the idea that if/when I do an unexpected dismount, my bars will spin (and do) rather than snapping brake levers or bars.
dhrider
02-29-2004, 10:32 PM
im using a shorty stem because i just dont really like the rise and length of it. ive ridden a shorty for the last like 4 years so im pretty used to it. sounds lame but i like it better
IFO
02-29-2004, 10:33 PM
Originally posted by Zedbra
ya - this is the reason I am reluctant to use my integrated stem. I like the idea that if/when I do an unexpected dismount, my bars will spin (and do) rather than snapping brake levers or bars.

agreed, thats the one part of the integrated i dont like...

it'll def. be harder on your bars in a bail...:mad:

guess u gotta give it up somewere...
freerider4ever
03-01-2004, 10:35 AM
The integrated stem is stiffer and stronger then any stem on the market it actually bolts to to the crown and isnt "free" like a normal stem. The only real problem you may have with it is a loose headset, it only uses 1 bolt for the steerer tube, and 2 for the fork legs. I sometimes had my fork loosen up on me but I got a headlock and never had the problem again.
gonzo
03-01-2004, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by freerider4ever
The integrated stem is stiffer and stronger then any stem on the market it actually bolts to to the crown and isnt "free" like a normal stem. The only real problem you may have with it is a loose headset, it only uses 1 bolt for the steerer tube, and 2 for the fork legs. I sometimes had my fork loosen up on me but I got a headlock and never had the problem again.

I´ve installed headlock, too. It is better if you use a integrated mz stem.
bbike
03-01-2004, 04:08 PM
My bike is going to have the headlock any way so no worrys I gues. thanks for all of your input.