There are a lot of stems on the market - few make the grade. For something as simple as a stem, it’s hard to find one that marries style, strength and the sort of svelte shape that completes the cockpit to perfection. Thankfully, there are options, and one of the best is the Extralite Hyperstem, an all-black billet of 7075 aluminum, machined in a single hour-long session at Extralite’s HQ in Italy. With rounded edges to protect carbon parts, this lightweight road stem perfectly complements any high-end bike. And if you think light must mean fragile, think again. The Extralite Hyperstem exceeds the UNI 10518 safety standard. In fact, Extralite are so confident in the Hyperstem’s strength that they happily rate it for enduro mountain bike use - just not downhill, ok?
But let’s face it, this is a road stem through and through. From its Torx Grade 5 titanium bolts to its smooth clamping system and subdued logos, the Hyperstem turns the style dial to 10. Pair it with its partner computer mount for a match made in roadie heaven.