Good news for those running 1¼" steerer tubes and requiring a stout, affordable stem- Rithey has you covered. When the 4-Axis stem faceplate came out, it changed the industry. Proven time after time to be a reliable system that continues to outperform the competition, the 4-Axis stem is a sure fire go to for an entry level stem that has world class performance. Combined with the 31.8mm handlebar diameter, the wider 44mm wide faceplate featuring the 4-Axis design results in a stiff, secure interface that won't damage bars and distributes clamping force perfectly when torqued to specification.

The 3D net forged 6061 Ritchey Comp 4-Axis-44 Stem is a tremendous value for a high quality stem. The design has been proven at the highest level of cycling with the WCS version, but you can get the same performance at a small weight penalty for less than half of the cost.