01-24-2005, 08:07 PM
I have had this bars for close to 9 months. There so nice, first off there light and strong at the sametime. The crossbar is kind of weak because it is double butted. The tubes are fluted which makes them stronger than regular tubing used. I have landed on a square handrail right by the stem with so much force. I knew that there was going to be a huge dent. About 10 minutes later I looked at where I hit and there wasn't even a dent. The paint is nice but when your out in the sun a lot riding it lightens up the pearl brown color which makes them look crazy. I give them a 9.8/ 10 because the paint is kind if *** how it changes colors in the sun.
Fly Potencia Stem
Ride Time: 9 months
Well, the day I ordered it I was so happy and couldn't wait to get it from Albe's. When it got here I opened the box and I was amazed at how freaky tiny this thing is. The first day I put it on. I was riding around and did a 360 and the bars slipped so I was pretty bummed. Since then I crank down on the bolt like no other and it has slipped a total of 2 times. I hate messing w/ my bar position so I didnt put them back the second time and its fine. I did smack the hell out of it on a 3ft high ledge and it wasn't hurt that bad. I was trying tuck no handers and it cuts your knees when you tuck. It does have sharp edges in some places. The bolts make a squeaking sound that's so annoying.
I have to give this stem a 8.5/10 because of the sharp edges. (the sharp edges dont hurt inless you do a tuck no hander)
I will out a photo of the bars and stem in a could minutes.
Fly Potencia Stem
Ride Time: 9 months
Well, the day I ordered it I was so happy and couldn't wait to get it from Albe's. When it got here I opened the box and I was amazed at how freaky tiny this thing is. The first day I put it on. I was riding around and did a 360 and the bars slipped so I was pretty bummed. Since then I crank down on the bolt like no other and it has slipped a total of 2 times. I hate messing w/ my bar position so I didnt put them back the second time and its fine. I did smack the hell out of it on a 3ft high ledge and it wasn't hurt that bad. I was trying tuck no handers and it cuts your knees when you tuck. It does have sharp edges in some places. The bolts make a squeaking sound that's so annoying.
I have to give this stem a 8.5/10 because of the sharp edges. (the sharp edges dont hurt inless you do a tuck no hander)
I will out a photo of the bars and stem in a could minutes.