Review of FSA OS-99 CSI 31.8mm 130mm 84/96D Carbon Wrap Bike Stem

FSA OS-99 CSI 31.8mm 130mm 84/96D Carbon Wrap Bike Stem
By: FSA
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Beautiful Stem

On: 2009-07-04

I bought this stem as a replacement for an FSA OS-115 stem (aluminum stem with carbon face plate). I bought it for three reasons:

1) I have an FSA K-wing carbon handlebar and wanted a stem to match
2) I needed a stem with a flatter angle (the old one was 78/102)
3) I had a $50 coupon for Amazon and had to buy SOMETHING for the bike :)

PROS: This stem is beautiful - shiny carbon weave and reversible logo looks absolutely AWESOME, especially with an FSA carbon handlebar. Also, since its an aluminum stem wrapped in carbon, I have no doubt about its durability. Im 68" and 240lbs, so I need a stem I can rely on.

CONS: Although I dont have a scale to weigh it on, I can tell by holding them that the CSI OS-99 it is heavier than the OS-115 (aluminum) stem. Im not concerned if I add a few grams so I really dont care if its a little heavier, but some of you may want to look elsewhere if saving weight is one of your main objectives.