New-Old-Stock 3T Status Quill Stem w/Gray Finish (25.8 mm / 26.0 mm clamp x 130 mm length)...Nice Clamp Expansion Design Feature
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Product Description:

This item for sale is a new-old-stock 3T Status quill stem. These Italian made stems are very good quality, as they are forged from an aluminum alloy (AL 6082) and were positioned as one of 3T's "Racing Team Services" quill stems (so manufactured to withstand the stresses and demands of competitive cycling/racing). We also like the brownish gray (anodized) finish, as it compliments the stem's sleek styling (which is somewhat unique...the styling that is...among 3T's competition level quill stem offerings). Some of it's more prominent design features and specs include the following...

  • Body length: 130 mm (measured from a profile view of the stem body as a straight line that extends from the center of the quill to the center of the bar clamp)

  • Body angle: 72 degrees (or said another way...a negative 18 degree rise)

  • Quill length: 75 mm (the distance between the limit line and the top of the quill...inclusive of the dust cover, if applicable)

  • Clamp: 25.8 to 26.0 mm (fairly common sizing for many vintage drop handlebars)

  • Quill diameter: 22.2 mm (common size compatible with most 1" threaded forks)

  • Weight: 280 grams (per our digital postal scale and inclusive of all mounting hardware)

We also want to point out the 3T Status model is one of only a few Racing Team Services' models (with forged aluminum alloy construction) that has a one-piece clamp design and a partially hidden clamp bolt (meaning the clamp bolt is nicely tucked away on the underside of the stem body). We mention this because some of our colleagues believe there may be inherent weakness in stem clamps when the design includes a detachable face plate or is hinged in some manner. The thought here is that anything other than a solid/continuous (one-piece) design using forged alloy materials is going to result in potential weakness at the pivot (hinged) points or anchor points (in the case of detachable face plates). We do not have any hard data to substantiate these claims, but we thought the discussion points were still worth noting. Having said all of this, we do believe (and think most would agree) that a solid one-piece clamp design is at least equal in strength and durability to the other designs available on the market. The drawback, of course, is the inconvenience of handlebar installation relative to some of these other designs (although, as noted below, 3T modified the design of the traditional one-piece clamp with their Status model to facilitate the handlebar install/uninstall task).

It's been our experience that most of these one-piece clamps are only threaded in the main body of the stem. In other words, a clamp bolt will slide through the first section of the bolt-hole, but will not thread until it reaches the the bolt-hole section in the main body of the stem...at which time the clamp bolt will thread and cinch down on the handlebars.

The 3T Status stem is different in that it's bolt-hole is also threaded in this first section. 3T's reason for this added design feature is to aid in the expansion of the stem clamp to facilitate handlebar installation. This is accomplished by completely unthreading the clamp bolt, pulling out the rubber washer/spacer and inserting/holding a coin (or equivalent small/flat metal object) in place of the rubber washer/spacer. Once the coin is in place, re-thread the clamp bolt until the end of it comes into contact with the coin. At this point, continue to slowly thread the clamp bolt and the added pressure applied to the coin (while not allowing the clamp bolt to enter the main body of the stem) will slowly expand the stem clamp opening without marring the finish on the bars or stem. The bars still have to be clean (meaning no tape, cable, levers, etc.) to install/uninstall them...so this feature is still not the equivalent of a hinged design or detachable face plate in terms of convenience. However, we thought the preservation of cosmetic condition during the install/uninstall process with one of these stems was still worth noting...and a nice feature not commonly found on stems with solid one-piece clamp designs.

We are spending a little more time inspecting each of these retail boxed stems, as we near the end of our stocks. Honestly, we may be splitting hairs with some of these inspections, as none of them are cosmetically perfect upon close scrutiny. Although, any cosmetic issues are usually fairly minor and may consist of, among other things, small blemishes in the form of forging/finishing imperfections coming out of the factory. In other words, we sometimes observe small/shallow dimples, pin-sized holes, thin lines, etc. in the stem body that appear to be the result of an imperfect forging process. We believe this to be something that occurred at the factory, because the anodized finish does not appear to be disturbed in these areas...meaning the finishing/anodizing process was completed after the forging imperfections were created. We also see some instances where the stem may not have been properly cleaned prior to the anodized finishing work. More specifically, there may be some other small cosmetic irregularities on the stem body (i.e., there may be some small/residual metal pieces, etc. that should have been cleaned/removed from the stem body, but were instead covered by the anodized finish). Lastly, we will sometimes identify some shopwear (i.e., light scuffs/scratches) in the anodized finish that is likely the result of several years of storage time. Listing Update...We have begun updating the pictures to reflect the next stem that will sell/ship. Although, please keep in mind the blemishes and shopwear do not always show up as well in the pictures as I would like...and just want to be honest with folks on this point. To this end, I do see some minor forging/finishing imperfections on this stem body (as well as some light shopwear), but that is really about it. Please also note that while we may have multiple quantities listed for sale, we will repeatedly update the pictures to reflect the next offering that will sell/ship.

Listing Update (To International Customers)...
This is not so much an update as it is a response to international customers requesting a less expensive shipping option for one of these stems. As we state in our Terms and Conditions, we cannot ship more expensive parts (including one of these stems) with a shipping service that does not include tracking and insurance, because we cannot afford to indemnify an international customer for a lost or damaged package out of our own pocket. So this generally requires that we ship one of these stems with US Postal Priority Mail International Shipping Service. Although, we understand this service has become quite expensive to most international destinations. With this in mind, there may be one other trackable and insurable shipping service that is less expensive (the US Postal Priority Mail International Padded Mailer). Now this is not an ideal option, because the triangular-shaped 3T stem boxes will just barely fit in one of these mailers (so the boxes will probably show-up in fairly rough shape to most international destinations). Although, we pack each of these stems quite well in additional bubble wrap, before shipping in it's original retail (triangular-shaped) box. So between this added layer of bubble wrap, the retail box and the aforementioned padded mailer (not to mention the insurance to cover any damage to the stem while en route), there should be little risk of damage (to the stem) or loss to a customer. As alluded to above, the retail box is probably a different story, but if you don't mind a heavily shopworn box upon receipt, then there is probably an opportunity to receive one of these stems for a slightly reduced Priority Mail International shipping rate. Lastly, please note the US Postal Priority Mail International Padded Mailer option will be the second option you will see upon checkout, so you will have to select this shipping option to receive the lower Priority Mail International shipping rate. I hope my notes are helpful concerning international shipping, but if you have any questions, please let me know.

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Note to international customers regarding shipping...
We apologize to those that feel some of our international shipping charges are too high. We only charge actual shipping rates, but once an order exceeds a certain amount, we hesitate to use the least expensive US Postal Services First Class International service. We feel this way, because this service is not trackable or insurable...so more risk of loss. We prefer the US Postal Services Priority Mail International service for more expensive orders, because this service is trackable at USPS.com and insurable...so less risk of loss. Unfortunately, this service is more expensive, especially for smaller/lighter packages, relative to the First Class International service. We are sorry about these higher shipping costs, but hopefully our notes help to explain why this is the case.

Note to international customers regarding customs...
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