Answer Negative One Stem Review

Answer has been producing Handlebars for a long time. We have been running their Dorado fork for well over a year now and it has been brilliant. Getting the chance to test their -One Direct Mount Stem was something we were looking forward to.

• Weight: 160gm
• Stack Height: -20mm
• Length: 50-55mm
• Material: 7075 Series Alloy
• Colors: Black, White
• Hardware: A2 Stainless
• Note: Will Not fit Dorado Flat crown in 50mm Setting
• Faceplate: 62mm Wide

Answer -One DM Stem

The Negative One stem showed up and proved to be a good piece. It has clean lines and the finish on it is better then some and not quite as nice as some high end options out there. We weighed the stem and our scale read 158GM so their claimed weight seems spot on. 

Having your weight more over the front wheel is all the rage these days. With slacked out head angles and LSC loaded forks body english is more important than ever. This stem is light weight with a simple design and does as it claims. 

The stem has been mounted on a bike for about 6 months now. I am used to it and have no problem jumping back and forth between the negative rise set-up and a standard stem on another bike. The pricing on this stem is very good and can be found for around $60. 

We would recommend this stem to our friends. It's light weight, stiffness and low rise are features that many riders are looking for when searching for their next stem. Answer has delivered a good product and if you cannot corner like Gwinn, Hart or Vouilloz with this on your bike then it has nothing to do with bar height.