Titanium Stem Bolts: What You Need to Know

The stem sees constant clamping force from bar and headset. Every bolt here matters — for safety and weight.

What Are Stem Bolts?

Stem bolts secure the stem to the steerer and faceplate to the handlebar. Faceplate bolts endure the most vibration and torque on the cockpit.

Stock stem bolts are usually steel or aluminum. Steel is strong but heavy; aluminum is light but wears faster. Titanium changes that trade-off.

Why Titanium Stem Bolts?

Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V offers steel-like strength at roughly half the weight, with superior corrosion resistance. A titanium stem bolt outlasts aluminum and saves weight in a critical area.

The stem handles your entire upper-body load. Every gram here counts — and so does every newton-meter of clamping force.

TiNE Stem Bolt Range

TiNE offers M6 stem bolts in four lengths:

Thread	Length	Weight (each)	Use
M6	25mm	2.0g	Faceplate bolts
M6	30mm	2.3g	Faceplate / steerer
M6	35mm	2.7g	Steerer tube
M6	45mm	3.3g	Steerer tube / headset

All TiNE stem bolts are CNC-machined from Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V and anodized in 8 colors.

Are Titanium Stem Bolts Safe?

Yes — when made from Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V and installed correctly. Use a calibrated torque wrench and follow the manufacturer's spec (typically 5–8 Nm for faceplate bolts). Never use anti-seize on titanium unless the manufacturer allows it — galling risk is real.