I used the Velo Orange adapter without issue on an old ATB I used for first road cruising.
w1n5t0nM1k3y on
I think that Nitto is a reasonably well respected brand.
A quill stem adapter isn’t anything particularly complex that it couldn’t be made by any number of factories quite easily.
Just from looking it up, it’s a pretty high price for what seems to be a pretty basic item. You can get one from [velo orange](https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-threadless-stem-adaptor) for $25. I used that one for years, but sold it with the bike I was using it on.
trykedog on
I would imagine that a Nitto product is designed to work and work well.
Fit-Bowler-9316 on
I use and trust a cut off quill stem, so yes
The_Frey_1 on
Would work no question, even cheap adapters work fine it’s not a complex part. I’ve used cheap amazon adapters on beater drop bar bikes for years without issue.
KimJongSkill492 on
I have a few thousand miles on an Amazon one and it hasn’t budged a millimeter
Orbital_F on
These are good. I’ve used it in the past.
Lavallee_Lures on
I’ve used cheap amazon ones without issue, spend your money elsewhere unless you want Nitto branding
brdhar35 on
I’ve only used origin8 adapters, they work exactly the same for a fraction of the price
Modern_Leper93 on
Do you trust your stem to clamp? And do you trust your quill stem to wedge properly? They function no differently.
KamiKrazyCanadian on
A lot of people to- I have before it works!
Individual_Judge_728 on
I have used that exact model on my cadex until it got stolen. I really hope it will fail, but I used it for 2-3years without problems.
Bellringer00 on
Of course, just pay attention to torque specs
s_frrx on
It works well but bike tech told me to avoid those as much as possible because it’s applying a different force point than a normal quill stem when doing this
volvoxglobator1 on
Just stay away from the really cheap ones. I’ve had a close call when it snapped while going over cobblestones. Thankfully the screw inside didn’t break which saved be from a bad crash.
Laserdollarz on
Yes, I use that adapter on my ’95 raleigh
HomelessVitamin on
Ya it’s Nitto. Send it.
Ok_Incident8962 on
You are paying a lot for the Nitto name and knurl. The Prifile Design, Deda or Origin8 are a fraction of the price but still lighter weight and nicer finish than the bottom barrel Aliexpress no names. But there isn’t much to go wrong with any of them, at least no more than any quill stem!
CodewortSchinken on
Yes, but why? This solution combines the disadvantages of both systems – quill stem stiffness with bulky ahead stem looks.
I’d just spend the money on a quality quill stem or convert the headset and fork.
seraphan6 on
Quill stem (and quill stem adapter) failures are very, very rare but they usually result in serious consequences. Use with caution, probably avoid those “sweet jumps” the kids are always on about.
LittleYellowPill on
Those are rock solid if you install it right.
WordsworthsGhost on
Nitto is over engineered, if it says you can you def can without fear. Follow torque specs and fire away
Vin_du_toilette on
Nitto makes excellent products. Only issue I had with nitto stem adapters was using one with a Thompson stem. I imagine that because both are top of the line they have really tight tolerances, and with the knurling it made the stem fit REALLY tight and was hard to remove. I had to use a plastic mallet to get it off without a bike to put the stem adapter into. The cheap ones have a much looser fit.
If you think about the physics it’s a lot like a quill stem inside the tube, but with an extra coupling (the threadless bit) up top. Since both of those are trusted designs, and there’s not a lot extra to change the forces, send it.
xraynorx on
I run one and it’s not a problem. Are you jumping off dirt jumps with your basket bike? If not, then you’ll be fine.
BassicNic on
I have no choice but to trust the VO one because the Granolamoose bars are designed around it.
Grievsey13 on
Have two of them. The best in the market. I even have the elusive MT-023.
Stock-Side-6767 on
Absolutely.
hellopeople4304 on
I’d trust anything new nitto product
Alien_Swimmer_1983 on
Yes100%
booger_sugarshack on
if youre really worried just run spacers underneath the stem same as you would on a steerer tube. Also there is the Velo Orange one which features a flange of sorts.
But yes, I trust anything Nitto, and beyond that, anything Analog deems worthy enough to purvey
negativeyoda on
Would I trust it? As long as you hit the minimum insertion, it’s fine.
That said, those adapters are ugly AF and introduce unnecessary weight and complexity to your cockpit. different diameter quill stems exist, as does the [innicycle.com](http://innicycle.com) headset
cartesian-wax-ball on
I have a very cool Velo Orange quil stem with a removable faceplate if you wanna go a slightly different route and keep that classic aesthetic but still run a modern bar! Can’t go wrong here either way.
EnderSavesTheDay on
Application and loading matter—trust it for what? What kind of riding are you doing over what kind of terrain?
lavabutt4550 on
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the profile design adapter which is around $20 and pretty available. I have one coming in the mail for a bike I’m building
No_Entertainment1931 on
Nitto dont fk around
Careful-One5190 on
Do I trust it to not look ridiculous, like all quill-to-threadless adapters? No I do not – it will definitely ruin the looks of the bike, and brand you as a Fred.
Worromot_Oink on
I have one on my fixie and I ride it hard af.
Just make sure it’s tight enough that your bars don’t misalign when you hit a big bump. I actually replaced the aluminum wedge on mine for a generic steel one because it grips better from my experience.
EnigmaOtter on
100% yes.
Pasghetti_Western on
With drops on tarmac or decent gravel, yes 100%. Throwing myself around on a trail, I’d probably get the Nitto quill bull moose.
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I used the Velo Orange adapter without issue on an old ATB I used for first road cruising.
I think that Nitto is a reasonably well respected brand.
A quill stem adapter isn’t anything particularly complex that it couldn’t be made by any number of factories quite easily.
Just from looking it up, it’s a pretty high price for what seems to be a pretty basic item. You can get one from [velo orange](https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-threadless-stem-adaptor) for $25. I used that one for years, but sold it with the bike I was using it on.
I would imagine that a Nitto product is designed to work and work well.
I use and trust a cut off quill stem, so yes
Would work no question, even cheap adapters work fine it’s not a complex part. I’ve used cheap amazon adapters on beater drop bar bikes for years without issue.
I have a few thousand miles on an Amazon one and it hasn’t budged a millimeter
These are good. I’ve used it in the past.
I’ve used cheap amazon ones without issue, spend your money elsewhere unless you want Nitto branding
I’ve only used origin8 adapters, they work exactly the same for a fraction of the price
Do you trust your stem to clamp? And do you trust your quill stem to wedge properly? They function no differently.
A lot of people to- I have before it works!
I have used that exact model on my cadex until it got stolen. I really hope it will fail, but I used it for 2-3years without problems.
Of course, just pay attention to torque specs
It works well but bike tech told me to avoid those as much as possible because it’s applying a different force point than a normal quill stem when doing this
Just stay away from the really cheap ones. I’ve had a close call when it snapped while going over cobblestones. Thankfully the screw inside didn’t break which saved be from a bad crash.
Yes, I use that adapter on my ’95 raleigh
Ya it’s Nitto. Send it.
You are paying a lot for the Nitto name and knurl. The Prifile Design, Deda or Origin8 are a fraction of the price but still lighter weight and nicer finish than the bottom barrel Aliexpress no names. But there isn’t much to go wrong with any of them, at least no more than any quill stem!
Yes, but why? This solution combines the disadvantages of both systems – quill stem stiffness with bulky ahead stem looks.
I’d just spend the money on a quality quill stem or convert the headset and fork.
Quill stem (and quill stem adapter) failures are very, very rare but they usually result in serious consequences. Use with caution, probably avoid those “sweet jumps” the kids are always on about.
Those are rock solid if you install it right.
Nitto is over engineered, if it says you can you def can without fear. Follow torque specs and fire away
Nitto makes excellent products. Only issue I had with nitto stem adapters was using one with a Thompson stem. I imagine that because both are top of the line they have really tight tolerances, and with the knurling it made the stem fit REALLY tight and was hard to remove. I had to use a plastic mallet to get it off without a bike to put the stem adapter into. The cheap ones have a much looser fit.
I’ve been trusting it on [this bike](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/s/UfDD5hwb3g) for a few years now. Solid af
Buddy I trust one I got of Ebay for $7.50
I’d send it
Yeah, they’re real.
If you think about the physics it’s a lot like a quill stem inside the tube, but with an extra coupling (the threadless bit) up top. Since both of those are trusted designs, and there’s not a lot extra to change the forces, send it.
I run one and it’s not a problem. Are you jumping off dirt jumps with your basket bike? If not, then you’ll be fine.
I have no choice but to trust the VO one because the Granolamoose bars are designed around it.
Have two of them. The best in the market. I even have the elusive MT-023.
Absolutely.
I’d trust anything new nitto product
Yes100%
if youre really worried just run spacers underneath the stem same as you would on a steerer tube. Also there is the Velo Orange one which features a flange of sorts.
But yes, I trust anything Nitto, and beyond that, anything Analog deems worthy enough to purvey
Would I trust it? As long as you hit the minimum insertion, it’s fine.
That said, those adapters are ugly AF and introduce unnecessary weight and complexity to your cockpit. different diameter quill stems exist, as does the [innicycle.com](http://innicycle.com) headset
I have a very cool Velo Orange quil stem with a removable faceplate if you wanna go a slightly different route and keep that classic aesthetic but still run a modern bar! Can’t go wrong here either way.
Application and loading matter—trust it for what? What kind of riding are you doing over what kind of terrain?
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the profile design adapter which is around $20 and pretty available. I have one coming in the mail for a bike I’m building
Nitto dont fk around
Do I trust it to not look ridiculous, like all quill-to-threadless adapters? No I do not – it will definitely ruin the looks of the bike, and brand you as a Fred.
I have one on my fixie and I ride it hard af.
Just make sure it’s tight enough that your bars don’t misalign when you hit a big bump. I actually replaced the aluminum wedge on mine for a generic steel one because it grips better from my experience.
100% yes.
With drops on tarmac or decent gravel, yes 100%. Throwing myself around on a trail, I’d probably get the Nitto quill bull moose.