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This Grid stem is cold forged from 6061 aluminium before being CNC’d for a smoother, more detailed finish. What this means is the metal is crushed under massive hydraulic pressures to a form close to the finished product.

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It’s a manufacturing process that helps align the material’s grain structure in directions that mimic the finished shape and is proven to increase overall strength and resistance to twisting and stress forces. 

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Whether it’s the way Gravity’s product is made or not, the broad stem is totally solid and flex-free; something that I reckon is great in stems, but not always the best in handlebars. 

It's a solid and good looking stem

Steering response feels immediate and precise, and the Grid held bars completely firm during testing. The stem uses a design whereby the 4mm Allen head bolts clamp down hard on the top side – this not only looks neat, it means it’s a bit easier to check torque settings when installing. The Grid’s weight is at the chunky end of the spectrum compared to some you’d use for trail riding, but this is a good-looking stem with a solid feel and nice finish quality.

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