Hope XC Mountain Bike Stem Review
"Heavier than average for its type but UK made and very durable"
Bikeradar Review Manufacturers description User reviews Tue 11 Oct 2011, 1:00 pm BSTBy What Mountain Bike Shopping partners Buy it hereBuy StemBuy StemLike all of Hope’s stuff, the XC is CNC-machined in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. Combined with their reputation for superb customer service, this nudges it ahead of similar rivals in the minds of many.
Crafted from 2014 T6 aluminium, it’s not among the lightest on offer, but its durability reputation is good. Longer stems are available for standard as well as oversized bar widths. Hope offer a heavier duty option with a ‘Downhill’ tag, but are confident enough in the XC version to also list it under freeride and all-mountain.
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