Race Face carves the Atlas 35 stem out of 6061-T6 aluminum, which is both lighter and less brittle than 7075-T6 aluminum, which makes it a bit more expensive, but means that engineers can pile on the strength and stiffness without weight — crafting a stem that is less likely to fail under harsh impact. Making sure that the four-bolt clamp doesn't apply stress-inducing "pressure points" onto the handlebar, the stem and its faceplate have a clever interlocking U-shaped interface that more evenly distributes loads around the clamping area, further reducing the chance of component failure. Of course, being built for 35mm handlebars, including Race Face's own all-mountain and downhill bars, the Atlas is more than up to any test thrown its way, but at 160 grams (50mm version), it weighs in lighter than many cross-country stems.

The Race Face Atlas 35 Stem comes in Black and is available in 35mm, 50mm, and 65mm lengths. It is built for 35mm-diameter handlebars.

All-mountain, zero-rise stem for good bashing session on the trail
Flagship Race Face stem with low weight and 6061 alloy strength
Machined for 35mm bar diameters
Four-bolt faceplate for easy adjustments
Various lengths available to suit your riding needs

Race Face carves the Atlas 35 stem out of 6061-T6 aluminum, which is both lighter and less brittle than 7075-T6 aluminum, which makes it a bit more expensive, but means that engineers can pile on the strength and stiffness without weight — crafting a stem that is less likely to fail under harsh impact. Making sure that the four-bolt clamp doesn't apply stress-inducing "pressure points" onto the handlebar, the stem and its faceplate have a clever interlocking U-shaped interface that more evenly distributes loads around the clamping area, further reducing the chance of component failure. Of course, being built for 35mm handlebars, including Race Face's own all-mountain and downhill bars, the Atlas is more than up to any test thrown its way, but at 160 grams (50mm version), it weighs in lighter than many cross-country stems.

The Race Face Atlas 35 Stem comes in Black and is available in 35mm, 50mm, and 65mm lengths. It is built for 35mm-diameter handlebars.

All-mountain, zero-rise stem for good bashing session on the trail
Flagship Race Face stem with low weight and 6061 alloy strength
Machined for 35mm bar diameters
Four-bolt faceplate for easy adjustments
Various lengths available to suit your riding needs

The Raceface Atlas stem is a chunky and well built versatile FR, DH, AM, and even XC stem. Available in red, black, and blue ano at 50mm and 65mm lengths with Whistler bike park trail map detailing. Pairs awesome with the Atlas bars. It's a great looking stem, stiff but compliant, and built to take some abuse without being too heavy.