Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Koski Stronghold Deluxe mountain-bike stem
Features: The Koski Stronghold Deluxe is a forged hollow stemof 6061-T6 aluminum with a four-bolt polished silver front plate. The shaftis matte black.The Stronghold Deluxe stem is available in two finishes, called “shotpeened black” and “polished silver,” two angles, namely 7 and 15 degrees,and five lengths: 60, 75, 95, 110 and 130mm.All of the bolts take a 5mm hex key.Likes: This is a handsome and lightweight stem available in lotsof finishes, angles and lengths. It is plenty stiff, and it has a largeclamping area with the bar (these two features are probably interrelated).Dislikes:
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Features: The Koski Stronghold Deluxe is a forged hollow stem of 6061-T6 aluminum with a four-bolt polished silver front plate. The shaft is matte black. The Stronghold Deluxe stem is available in two finishes, called “shot peened black” and “polished silver,” two angles, namely 7 and 15 degrees,and five lengths: 60, 75, 95, 110 and 130mm.
All of the bolts take a 5mm hex key.
Likes: This is a handsome and lightweight stem available in lots of finishes, angles and lengths. It is plenty stiff, and it has a large clamping area with the bar (these two features are probably interrelated).
Dislikes: None.
Test dates: March and April, 2002
Conditions: Mountain bike riding in Boulder and Moab
Weight: 95mm, 15 degrees: 198 grams
110mm, 7 degrees: 214 grams
130mm, 7 degrees; 236 grams
Price: $40Contact: Koski Engineering, 475 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, CA94941; 415/389-6090; Web: www.koskiengineering.com