Joystick say this stem combines strength and stiffness with race-friendly weight. It certainly ticks the latter box, weighing just 120g (35mm length, 35mm bar clamp). Made from a proprietary ‘8-bit’ alloy, Joystick also claim that the Binary provides “unmatched performance and feel”. We can’t say we noticed any particular difference in ride characteristics, but the wider-thanaverage faceplate keeps a firm grip on the bar without the need to over-torque and there was no movement on the fork steerer. It looks sleek, with its minimal shape and subtle laser-etched graphics. While not excessively expensive, it’s definitely at the upper end of the price spectrum for an alloy stem.
Lightweight and performs flawlessly, but a little pricey
Price $135
