5th Axis, a self-described world leader in manufacturing complex components for the aerospace and medical industries, has created a new bicycle componentry division, 5 Dev. The brand are already selling some seriously wild-looking 7075 aluminium MTB and eMTB cranksets, as well as a 6061-T6 alloy flat pedal for enduro, but the most exciting component is still to come. January 1st will see the release of a limited production run of the 5 Dev Titanium Stem, weighing a claimed 110g…
5 Dev Ti Stem
That 110g claimed weight is for a 35mm diameter clamp 32mm reach stem. In addition to the careful, artful machining that shaves grams from non-load bearing locations, the pinch clamp design of this titanium stem is a major factor that has allowed 5 Dev to keep the weight down. As a result, the maximum bar rise it can accommodate is 30mm.
From what we can gather from the 5 Dev Instagram account, the brand do have a more traditional 4-bolt design in the works that will take higher rise bars. Though, that one is unlikely to be machined from Titanium due to the weight. It looks like the 5 Dev Ti Stem will be launched as that 35mm clamp 32mm reach model initially, but i’m sure we’ll see a 31.8mm design from them in the not too distant future. In the meantime, take a look at this fresh drop on their YouTube channel, where Chris Taylor, co-founder of 5th Axis, takes us through some of the key stages in the development of the Ti Stem.
The 35mm clamp 5 Dev Titanium stem will retail at $349.99 USD.
5 Dev Cranks and eCranks
5 Dev’s space-grade aluminum cranks are machined from 7075 billet aluminium, engineered for aggressive trail, enduro/park and DH style riding. They run a 130mm spindle length (30mm and 29mm diameters) and are compatible only with SRAM 3-Bolt direct mount chain rings.
5 Dev are offering crank arm lengths of 160mm, 165mm, 170mm and 175mm for now, with the claimed wight of a 170mm crankset (30mm spindle) coming in at 500g. Installed Q-Factor is 167mm. Pick up a set for $499.99 USD.
5 Dev are also busy machining eCranks for the rigors of eMTB, compatible with Shimano, Bosch and Specialized motors. These ones have a Q-Factor of 182mm when installed, and are available only in the shorter lengths of 160mm and 165mm. Claimed weights are 440g and 446g, respectively, with hardware included. Pick up a set for $399.99 USD.
5 Dev’s 7075 eCranks fit only on the Specialized Levo and Kenevo eMTBs, not the SL models
Check out this quick clip of the 5 Dev eCranks being machined into existence inside the 5th Axis CNC Machine…
Why copy an Intend Grace stem and make it heavier??
I did’t know Intend stem was titanium…lol
Intend won’t ship stateside?
This looks nothing like that stem. Two bolts were huge in the 90’s, this is nothing new.
but this has got an X on the front for EXTREME!!!! shred the Gnar man!!!
You had me at “110g titanium stem” but lost me at “35mm clamp”.