Ali Express eesilk Stem vs the real thing?

I purchased a cane creek eesilk stem off Ali Express and I purchased one from a local vendor to compare and contrast. #canecreek #eesilk #aliexpress #bikestem #gravelbike #gravel #cycling #parts #stem #machining #china

[@mathaab]

Got the one from Ali, had to grind all the edges to prevent it from damaging my carbon steerer. I also disassembled it and the axle is different from the original... Just ordered an original elastomer to try it out (I find the included ones to bee way too soft). If I like the stem I'll buy the original when I find a good deal.

[@MrTanmancool]

okay nice. The aliexpress stem did seem functional, but unfinished. Sounds like you did some finishing work yourself haha. The elastomers between the real and the aliexpress stem seemed indistinguishable from each other, but hopefully you find one stiff enough.

[@ll-zh4rc]

Did the original elastomers make any difference?

[@DCer0]

These are the units that didn't complete the QA

[@MrTanmancool]

Kinda seems that way.

[@geoleo2597]

Great video. I wouldn't trust my life for $50 on that stem. With the reputation of Chinese knockoffs it's not worth the risk. That clamp difference is bad news. Torque down that clamps on your bars and it could crush it and not hold the bar securely.
Keep the videos coming

[@gregg3364]

Microphone next time

[@worldsend69]

Turn your speakers on next time.

[@mileswadsworth8068]

Now I know I have a counterfeit. 😡