The 7 Best Mountain Bike Stems of 2023
By: Colin Edwards: Bike Buyer | July 11, 2023
New This Year:
Fast forward to 2023, and the mountain bike stem industry continues to innovate, with this year's trends reflecting a dedication to enhanced performance and rider-centric designs. Our meticulously curated list of the best mountain bike stems embodies these advancements, featuring products that set new benchmarks for durability, precision handling, and user comfort. From innovative newcomers to tried-and-true classics, our guide brings you the best this year's market offers. So delve into our selection, find your perfect mountain bike stem, and gear up for an optimized riding experience that's uniquely yours.
This Year's Best Mountain Bike Stems:
PNW Components Range 35 V3 Stem
Basic black never looked so good. The PNW Components Range 35 V3 Stem does its job perfectly, with comfortable dimensions. It's built light and strong, with two lengths to choose from: go with a 40mm length if you're looking to pull front end around, 50mm for slightly better climbing characteristics. With a removable GoPro mount and solid construction, this stem is a great deal.
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 145 g - 165 g | 35 mm | $79.00 |
OneUp Components EDC Stem
The perfect complement to the OneUp Carbon 35 bar, the OneUp Components EDC Stem is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and black anodized. Available in 35mm or 50mm lengths.
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 163 g - 173 g | 35 mm | $89.50 |
ENVE M7 Carbon Stem
The ENVE M7 Carbon Stem reminds us that not only is carbon very light, but it's ridiculously strong. Beefed up for gravity pursuits, this lightweight stem is so strong that ENVE had to re-calibrate their testing equipment to measure its strength. With an aluminum faceplate and titanium hardware, this stem is a beautiful beast.
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 85 g - 92 g | 35 mm | $300.00 |
Tenet Nora ø35 V2.5 Stem
As bikes get slacker out front, fork offsets have had to shrink to eliminate super flappy floppiness, especially at lower speeds. Fork and frame manufacturers agree that your stem length should match your fork offset for best results. Enter the Tenet Nora ø35 V2.5 Stem: this stem comes in lengths to match today's best fork offsets, ensuring the ride those manufacturers intended. To top it off, these babies are beautifully machined from a block of high-quality Canadian aluminum in the Pacific Northwest, where precise steering is revered as much as cool niche components. Get dialed and stay that way!
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 138 g - 154 g | 35 mm | $139.00 |
Industry 9 A35 Stem
Not only does your Industry 9 A35 Stem look rad, it's bombproof. Made from a single block of high quality aluminum, this stem is designed for all-mountain durability with an extremely solid attachment to your bars - be they aluminum or carbon. It's precisely machined to grip your bars securely, with 180 degrees of purchase.
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 128 g - 150 g | 35 mm | $155.00 |
Deity Copperhead 35 Stem
The Deity Copperhead 35 Stem is a work of art. Sure, it'll hold your bars to your fork as well as any stem on the planet, ultra strong and secure, but the beauty's in the details here. Each stem is machined out of a single block of high-quality aluminum, with beautiful chamfering and anodized finish work. Keep your eyes up--stare at your stem after the ride!
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 135 g - 161 g | 35 mm | $104.99 |
OneUp Components EDC Top Cap
At 4.2 grams, the OneUp Components EDC Top Cap is the lightest available top cap and a necessary component of the OneUp EDC (Every Day Carry) storage system which allows you to store essential bike tools inside the steerer tube of your fork. The Top Cap Kit is only compatible with 1.5" tapered mountain bike forks with aluminum steerer tubes.
| Weight | Diameter | Original Price |
| 4.2 g | 1.5 in (Steer Tube) | $29.00 |
Learn More With Our Other Bike Guides:
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Mountain Bike Sizing and Fit Guide
How to Get Started Mountain Biking
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Wheel Size
Mountain Bike Suspension Basics
Women's Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide
How To Get Started Gravel Biking
Electric Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide
Classes of eBikes
Travel Guides - Where to Mountain Bike
Travel Guides - Where to Ride eBikes
Mountain Bike Cockpit Setup & Seat Height
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Dropper Post
How to Choose Mountain Bike Tires
How to Choose Mountain Bike Handlebars
How to Choose Mountain Bike Pedals
How to Choose Clipless Pedals, Shoes & Cleats
How to Choose a Bike Seat / Saddle
Women's Mountain Bike Gear & Clothing Guide
How to Choose MTB Knee Pads
Bike Helmet Size & Fit Guide
How to Choose Bike Shoes
Shimano Groupset Hierarchy Explained
SRAM Groupset Hierarchy Explained
SRAM vs Shimano Groupsets Compared
What to Bring Mountain Biking
What to Wear Mountain Biking
Mountain Bike Tire Pressure Guide
Mountain Bike Maintenance Schedule
How to Clean a Mountain Bike
How to Change Bike Pedals
How to Bleed SRAM Brakes
How to Bleed Shimano Brakes
How to Convert to Tubeless Tires
How to Replace Internal Cable Housing
How to Adjust Your Rear Derailleur
How to Replace a Bike Chain
How to Fix Bike Creaks & Noises
The Selection Process:
Our bike buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things bike stemming from years of experience in the bike industry in tandem with their countless hours out on the dirt, gravel, and tarmac. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Colin Edwards
Meet Colin Edwards, evo's in-house Bike Buyer and mountain biking aficionado. With 15+ years of e-commerce buying experience under his belt, Colin is the go-to guy for all things related to "Riding Dirt." He's worked across various categories, including bike, snowboard, travel, climbing, and surfing, giving him the know-how to recognize and select top-notch mountain biking products for evo's customers.
Colin's been shredding trails since he was a kid, starting on his trusty hardtail Trek 800 Sport. Born and raised in Utah, he recently made the move to Bellingham, WA with his partner, Kenz. Colin's real-world biking experience, combined with his background in product trends, relationship building, and sales analysis, makes him an invaluable asset to the evo team.
When he's not busy handpicking the raddest gear, you'll find Colin ripping through PNW trails or hunting for the world's best dirt. And when the snow falls, he's all about snowboarding. Colin also loves trail running and exploring the PNW's stunning landscape with his two dogs and Kenz.
With Colin's expertise and passion fueling evo's mountain biking selection, you can trust that his recommendations are spot-on and tailored to the evo community's adventurous spirit.
