{"product_id":"rnc-legend-ultralite-frontload-bmx-stem","title":"RNC Legend Ultra-Lite Front Load Stem (50mm) *Ti Bolts Stock*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5778\/8808\/files\/RNCBMXLogo_480x480.png?v=1691036950\" width=\"214\" height=\"46\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module product-details__general-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDescription\" class=\"product-details__product-description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe RNC BMX Legend Front Load Stem represents the next evolution in lightweight, high-performance BMX stem technology.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision CNC machined from premium \u003cstrong\u003e7050-T7451 aerospace-grade aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Legend was engineered to deliver an exceptional combination of \u003cstrong\u003estrength, stiffness, fracture toughness, and minimal weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough advanced CAD design \u0026amp; extensive 3D CNC machining, unnecessary material has been eliminated while maintaining strength in critical areas. The result is an incredibly lightweight stem weighing just \u003cstrong\u003e180 grams (6.35 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePREMIUM 7050-T7451 AEROSPACE ALUMINUM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional BMX stems manufactured from 6061 or 7075 aluminum, the Legend is machined from \u003cstrong\u003e7050-T7451\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium aerospace alloy selected for its exceptional combination of mechanical properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 7050-T7451?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Strength to 6061 Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7050-T7451 offers significantly higher tensile and yield strength than conventional 6061-T6\/T651 aluminum. 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