Clutch Handmade Steel Stem (Back Order)

This handmade, brazed-beauty leaves weight-weenie, namby-pamby, forgettable, CNC’d bullshit in the dirt.

No robots, no mass manufacturing, no marginal gains. A tough, timeless and beautiful way to clutch your bars tight and set you apart from the clones.

The Starling Clutch Stem is made in Taiwan and powder-coated in Bristol. It’s available in all of our current and legacy colours to match your frame. 

It even has a pair of beautiful, understated and stainless Starlings on the faceplate as a subtle nod to the brand. 

If you ever want a change of colour, we can repaint it. If your frame gets a refurb in future, we’ll do your stem for free at the same time.

FEATURES:

• Dimensions: 35mm length | 0° rise | 1-1/8” steerer | 31.8mm handlebar clamp | 40mm stack height
• Material: Handmade, brazed and heat-treated steel.
• Colours: Anodic Bronze, Landy Green, Powder Pink, Steel is Teal, Ltd Ed IPA and all legacy colours.
• Legacy Colours:  Choose ‘legacy’ in the colour selector, and we’ll contact you to confirm details.
• What’s included: Stem, bolts (M8x20mm), and paint of your choice (spacers and top cap supplied separately).
• Warranty: 2-year warranty, crash replacement/refurb and repaint available.
• How much does it weigh? Who cares? About a banana’s weight more than a boring CNC’d one.
• How stiff is it? No idea. Not too stiff, not too flexy. It feels great.
• What’s the point? It looks great. It holds the handlebar on your bike.
• Will it make me a better rider? You never know.
• What can I use it for? The Clutch is rated for use up to Enduro MTB level.
• Where’s it made? Made in Taiwan by master craftspeople. 
• Lead time: Painted to order; please allow 2-4 weeks from time of order.
• Installation: Please follow Starling Clutch Stem installation instructions.
• Availability: Currently on back order. Stock is expected Autumn 2025.

RESOURCES:

• Starling Cycles Clutch Stem Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions.
• Own a Clutch Stem and looking to repaint? Contact us here to arrange.

NOTE:

There may be slight variations in paint between frames and stems. This is due to slight inconsistencies between paint batches over time. For an exact match, you can order our Stem, Repaint and Refurb Bundle. This includes: 1 x stem, a repaint and a fresh pair of bearings all at 10% off our usual refurb price. You’ll get a fresh coat of paint on your frame, new bearings and an exact match with that new stem. 

To claim the Stem, Repaint and Refurb bundle, please add your stem and refurb to the basket. This deal does not include postage of your frame, please contact us to confirm shipping costs.