So I recently ordered a Fit Dugan 3 complete to just get back into the sport and have something to ride asap with plans on upgrading parts over time.
My bars started to slip a bit.. I figured it was because I am pretty big and I am using a lot of force (6'2'' 195lbs..). Like a dumbass, I stripped the stem bolts over tightening and most likely using the wrong size allen key (I now have a metric park tool lol) so I figured it was a good time to order a new stem and I went with the Odyssey Lincoln stem after seeing a bunch of reviews.
I really liked the idea of the simple wedge system and the clamp over the bars, but now my bars are still slipping, but now I am thinking (hoping) it's just the shitty stock handle bars? I got some sandpaper and roughed up my bars, got all the paint off the knurled area and they're still slipping a bit...
Then I started to think maybe the clamping system on the Lincoln stem isn't as good as the traditional 4 bolts? Or is it just the shitty stock handle bars?
I have Odyssey Lumberjack XL bars on the way so I'll know soon enough if it's just the stock bars..
I know the topic on bars slipping has been brought up a bunch of times, but hopefully bringing the Lincoln stem into the mix will create some good discussion...