The Fiction Spartan Topload stem is the uncompromising fusion of minimal weight and maximum structural integrity – like a blade that stays sharp without wearing ornament. It's forged from a single block of high-strength aluminum using a cold-forging process that enhances grain density and significantly increases material strength. The result is a stem that resists fatigue cracking and avoids the weak points commonly found in cast components.
With a 50 mm reach and approximately 30 mm rise, it offers precise control over handlebar position relative to the axle line – the Spartan doesn’t tell you how to ride, it just gives you the freedom to dial things in your way. The topload design reduces forward lean and promotes a more natural wrist angle, improving overall comfort during longer sessions.
Four M6 steel bolts deliver massive clamping force through CNC-machined contact surfaces, while two additional bolts at the steer tube lock everything down with rock-solid stability – no twisting, no wobble. The recessed top cap isn’t just a clean aesthetic choice, it’s also a deliberate safety feature: no sharp edges, nothing sticking out. The Spartan doesn’t show off, doesn’t ask questions – it just holds.
