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I'm sure they are stiff, but there are stiffer and cheaper stems which may or may not look better, depending on your personal aesthetics. Also, look at Vicki P's stem; cheap and nasty 2-bolt job, doesn't seem to hold her back.

I'm not saying you are wrong. There probably is.

I just want a stiffer stem and I personally think a Thomson would fit nicely with the build. And I know, that might being a little poser-ish but in the end its my money and my bike.