Comments on: Xtracycle Stoker Stems

By: Tim K

Tim K — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:20:21 +0000

Hi Jimmy — this setup does fit 31.6, but the ebay seller I mentioned in the article doesn’t seem to have any more. I know you can get a control tech tandem stoker stem that will work but those are pricey at retail (around $80, but I’ve seen them locally on Craigslist one or two times for half that).

I’ve also seen some other affordable options pop up on ebay from time to time — my advice would be to set up an automated search so you don’t miss them when they do. Sorry I don’t have any better options — this really seems like something Xtracycle could offer for their peeps.

By: jimmy

jimmy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:34:51 +0000

Hi, I was wondering where I could find a stoker stem that will fit on my 31.6 mm seat post. It seems like you have this set-up, and it is exactly what I need. Could you help, please?

Thanks!
jimmy

By: Tim K

Tim K — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:12:34 +0000

Thanks for the comment Mauricio! I agreed any threadless stem will work.

Since we went with the swooping Nitto bars, threadless aren’t long enough to keep the rider from hitting the back of their legs on the bars. Besides, the longer stem makes for a pretty relaxed, upright stoker position.

As far as I’m concerned, any stoker bar/stem setup is a good thing!

By: Mauricio Babilonia

Mauricio Babilonia — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:15:07 +0000

I just made mine out of an old threadless mountain bike stem.