A stem-mounted bike computer puts ride data in your sight line. Most stock mounts are heavy plastic. Here is what matters.
The mount holds electronics — needs to be light, stiff, reliable. Plastic fails at all three.
Stem Mount Types
Three styles: out-front (ahead of bar, most aero), top-of-stem (on cap), and integrated (built into stems). Out-front is the road standard.
Key Specs
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Weight Stock plastic: 30–50g. TiNE titanium: 3.8g — 90%+ reduction where handling matters most.
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Compatibility Fits Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton quarter-turn. Adapts to 30+ stem models.
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Material Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V, topology-optimized 3D-printed. Stiffer than plastic, lighter than aluminum.
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Lower Mount Optional under-bar mount for cameras or lights — no extra clamp.
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Weight Comparison
3.8g vs 30–50g (stock plastic)
FAQ
Does mount position affect aero?
Out-front tucks into bar slipstream. Top-of-stem sits higher — more visible, less aero.
Works with non-Garmin computers?
Yes — quarter-turn fits Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton.
Is 3D-printed titanium strong?
Topology optimization places material only on load paths. Light but equally stiff. Grade 5 Ti yield: above 800 MPa.
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3.8g · Grade 5 Ti · 30+ Stems · 8 Colors · Lower Mount