{"product_id":"syncros-stem-xc-1-5-50mm","title":"Syncros Stem XC 1.5 50MM","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"120\" data-section-id=\"i113md\" data-start=\"106\"\u003e???? Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"121\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"123\"\u003erace-focused XC stem\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for the \u003cstrong data-end=\"183\" data-start=\"165\"\u003eSCOTT Spark RC\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to deliver a \u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"204\"\u003elow, aggressive cockpit position\u003c\/strong\u003e, precise steering, and lightweight performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"323\" data-section-id=\"1tvwpth\" data-start=\"295\"\u003e⚙️ Core design philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"496\" data-section-id=\"1es47ej\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eLow stack height + negative rise\u003c\/strong\u003e → puts your handlebars lower for:\r\n\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"399\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"429\" data-section-id=\"1e2xwg6\" data-start=\"399\"\u003eBetter climbing efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"468\" data-section-id=\"tmvw7s\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eMore weight over the front wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"496\" data-section-id=\"1bvup49\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eImproved aerodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"642\" data-section-id=\"3dfgon\" data-start=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"500\"\u003eConsistent stack across sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"538\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"577\" data-section-id=\"5tz54g\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eOnly the \u003cstrong data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"549\"\u003ereach (length)\u003c\/strong\u003e changes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"642\" data-section-id=\"1yd2bjc\" data-start=\"580\"\u003eKeeps your vertical position consistent when adjusting fit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e???? This is a very deliberate race-oriented design choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"703\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"732\" data-section-id=\"1kcksrq\" data-start=\"708\"\u003e???? Key specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"775\" data-section-id=\"169a3ez\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eRange of use\u003c\/strong\u003e: MTB (XC \/ marathon)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"832\" data-section-id=\"1b8esrp\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: AL7050 alloy (high-strength aluminium)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"875\" data-section-id=\"9rax5u\" data-start=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3D forged \u0026amp; machined\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"897\" data-section-id=\"1cdzi8v\" data-start=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~150g\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"926\" data-section-id=\"dba2zb\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e???? Geometry (by length)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"942\" data-section-id=\"1nr4np4\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e50mm → −14°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"958\" data-section-id=\"bl58xp\" data-start=\"943\"\u003e60mm → −12°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"974\" data-section-id=\"1xevcou\" data-start=\"959\"\u003e70mm → −10°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"989\" data-section-id=\"auoup5\" data-start=\"975\"\u003e80mm → −9°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1004\" data-section-id=\"1yczkmh\" data-start=\"990\"\u003e90mm → −8°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e???? Shorter stems = more aggressive drop\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1071\" data-section-id=\"1ehddoc\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003e???? Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1123\" data-section-id=\"x4czm2\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003eHandlebar clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31.8mm (standard MTB size)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1152\" data-section-id=\"1srf6gz\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eSteerer tube\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1197\" data-section-id=\"13tscux\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003emost modern MTB setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1227\" data-section-id=\"8ufnfk\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003e????️ Build \u0026amp; features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1312\" data-section-id=\"1unknqi\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eForged AL7050 construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1312\" data-section-id=\"1ghr0ci\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003eStronger and lighter than lower-grade alloys\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1382\" data-section-id=\"1fden7r\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eClosed faceplate design\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1382\" data-section-id=\"1ta77il\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003eCleaner look + improved stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1452\" data-section-id=\"11iqm51\" data-start=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eTorx T25 steel bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1452\" data-section-id=\"161r4bh\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003eBetter torque control and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1523\" data-section-id=\"1pxq5dx\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003eCorrosion-resistant hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1523\" data-section-id=\"1sbieoo\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003eGood for wet\/muddy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-section-id=\"9cek92\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003eIncludes top cap \u0026amp; bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-section-id=\"8wvqv8\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eUseful for clean cockpit setup\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1628\" data-section-id=\"rk25xc\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e????‍♂️ Real-world performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1646\" data-section-id=\"1i5f3z4\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003e???? Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1694\" data-section-id=\"1dus95z\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003eExtremely \u003cstrong data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003estiff and responsive steering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1732\" data-section-id=\"1wp3woo\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e for racing builds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1764\" data-section-id=\"svslkq\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003eConsistent fit across sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1815\" data-section-id=\"dw7ezv\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003eXC racing and fast marathon riding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1834\" data-section-id=\"1y9iovy\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003e⚠️ Trade-offs\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-section-id=\"1p7m9y0\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eAggressive position can feel:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1869\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1899\" data-section-id=\"11f33nn\" data-start=\"1869\"\u003eHarsh on long casual rides\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-section-id=\"1xeeg6y\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003eToo low for beginners or trail riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2012\" data-section-id=\"1imai5s\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003eNot suited for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1974\" data-section-id=\"18ffctr\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003eEnduro\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"2012\" data-section-id=\"1vgm13t\" data-start=\"1977\"\u003eTechnical downhill-heavy riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2050\" data-section-id=\"2ja8fe\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003e???? Choosing the right length\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2112\" data-section-id=\"r1owj7\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e50–60mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → aggressive, technical XC, quicker handling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2147\" data-section-id=\"1twibpp\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2123\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003e70mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → balanced race setup\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2209\" data-section-id=\"pg2j84\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2161\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e80–90mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → more stretched, stable, traditional XC feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2233\" data-section-id=\"18xij8a\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003e???? Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2234\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eSyncros XC 1.5 Stem\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003epurpose-built XC racing component\u003c\/strong\u003e—light, stiff, and aggressively positioned. It’s ideal if you want \u003cstrong data-end=\"2415\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003emaximum efficiency and front-end control\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially on climbs and fast XC courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"SYNCROS","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48074569842910,"sku":"ST0224Black","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22861_syncros-xc-1-5-stem-31-8-1695349.jpg?v=1775809882","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/syncros-stem-xc-1-5-50mm","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}