"By that reasoning (pointless to release products that exist in their current form), do you believe in monopolies? Or free market? So only the "original" designer of chainrings should be selling them? There's a lot of chainrings on the market these days, I'm very happy for my choices. Of course with chainrings there's not going to be HUGE differences, but they're going to look pretty similar. So if a company thinks they can make and sell some new chainrings, however similar they are to other ones on the market, it's "pointless"? I think that we, as consumers, appreciate the fact that there are CHOICES, however insignificant the differences. The fact that these claim to be stiffer, a bit lighter, or come in some colour you like, may be a significant enough reason for someone to choose one of these over an E-13. Or not. But I don't think it's "pointless" for them to release it." exactly, everyone stop making stuff. its already been done. go home everyone.

agreed! looks sick

the wear is decent. ive used other stuff before, and had pretty good results

i think this is ugly though! http://www.madsnail.net/images/bikebuild/33_salsa_casseroll_steeringtube4.JPG it soo much cleaner with the topcap built in. and the stem has a tall stack height, so bacically is the same as running a straitline SSC with spacers on the top and bottom, this is just cleaner and lighter.

"Bling is a statement or taste. One mans 22' wheels is another mans supercharged 440, and both are blinging in their eyes." EXACLTY!!!! good post. if you want a neato cool color to make you feel special then go ahead and get something else. But if you like innovative engineering and the lightest stem on the market, then this stem is the blingest stem you can buy. I like parts that are unique, well designed and made to go fast, but others like pink crap on there bikes. Thomson is another good company no-flashy bling, just good solid engineering. to each their own i guess.