Cane Creek stemLightweight and affordable - the GXC stem for gravel & cross-country bikes

Marc Strucken

 · 05.11.2024

Cane Creek has a new stem in its programme.
Photo: Cane Creek
The US manufacturer Cane Creek presents a stem especially for XC and gravel bikes. With its low weight and favourable price, the GXC is designed to encourage riders to tune their riding position. Five different lengths and two colours are available.

Let's talk about tuning! Let's talk about ergonomics! The frame of a bike is what it is, but you can change a lot about the riding position by replacing a few parts. However, the stem is central here - its length and angle determine how sporty or not you sit on the bike. So you can give your bike a completely different character for relatively little money.

The new Cane Creek stem is available in elegant black.Photo: Cane CreekThe new Cane Creek stem is available in elegant black.

Cane Creek is now presenting its new GXC stem. This stem has been specially developed for gravel bikes and cross country mountain bikes. The Cane Creek GXC-Stem is a rigid stem that matches the size, shape and proportions of modern frames in this segment. The part is available with a +/- 6° angle and in lengths from 60 mm to 100 mm.

Cane Creek GXC stem - light and affordable

With a weight of 96 g to 120 g - depending on the length - this Cane Creek stem is probably one of the lighter ones on the market. The price is also pleasingly low, as the GXC stem is sold for 69.99 USD - that's a good 64 euros.

And chic in silver. Both cost a good 64 euros - converted from the price in US dollars.Photo: Cane CreekAnd chic in silver. Both cost a good 64 euros - converted from the price in US dollars.

In return, you get the stem in an elegant look, in polished black or silver. All GXC stems are supplied with stainless steel bolts and have a laser engraving that clearly indicates the stem length and the bolt torque.

They are an excellent addition to any Cane Creek headset, fit perfectly with the Invert Gravel fork and are of course compatible with the Cane Creek computer mount.

The GXC stem is now available at canecreek.com and at selected retailers.

The GXC stem is available in 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm and 100 mm lengths.Photo: Cane CreekThe GXC stem is available in 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm and 100 mm lengths.

Technical data of the Cane Creek GXC stem

  • Colours: Polished black & polished silver
  • Lengths: 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm
  • Angle: +/- 6°
  • Weights: 60 mm: 96 g // 70 mm: 104 g // 80 mm: 112 g // 90 mm: 116 g // 100 mm: 120 g
  • Handlebar clamp: 31.8 mm
  • Shank clamping height: 42 mm
  • Material: Forged and milled aluminium alloy (6066)
  • Hardware: Stainless steel
  • Graphics: Laser-engraved Cane Creek logos
  • Accessories: Compatible with Cane Creek sat nav mount
  • Price: 64.30 Euro (RRP; converted)

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Marc Struken is a passionate bike journalist and editor at Delius Klasing Verlag. After working in radio, radio, TV and online marketing, he has been contributing his experience to digital content for BIKE, EMTB, FREERIDE and MYBIKE since 2022 - whether mountain bike, gravel or road bike.

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