NITTO Van Stem

Add a distinctive Japanese-inspired touch to your bike with this Nitto Van Stem, a compact 60mm duralumin ATB stem designed for modern mountain bikes, city bikes, gravel builds, and custom bicycle projects. Exclusive to Blue Lug, the Nitto Van Stem revives the classic box-shaped ATB stem concept with a fresh, contemporary design made for today's riders

Inspired by the original 1971 MX-2 ATB stem, the Van Stem combines vintage bicycle aesthetics with a short, strong, and highly functional design. Its distinctive box-shaped profile, short 60mm length, and top-loading construction give it an unmistakable look while providing a secure connection between your handlebar and fork steerer

Classic ATB Design, Reimagined

The original MX-2 stem was designed in 1971, and Blue Lug has brought the spirit of that classic ATB component into the modern cycling scene

The name Van Stem is inspired by the shape and character of Japanese commercial vans. Like its namesake, the design is compact, practical, unmistakable, and full of personality

Its 60mm length gives riders a responsive cockpit while providing a clean solution for modern custom builds. The short stem works particularly well with wide riser bars and swept-back handlebars, making it an excellent choice for riders who want confident handling and a more upright riding position

Durable Duralumin Construction

The Van Stem is manufactured from duralumin, providing a strong and lightweight construction suitable for demanding everyday riding and off-road use

Its secure handlebar clamp is particularly well suited to wide riser handlebars and swept-back bars, giving riders the confidence to push their bike on rough roads, trails, and technical terrain

Designed for 25.4mm Handlebars

The Van Stem features a 25.4mm handlebar clamp diameter, a size that's increasingly uncommon among modern short bicycle stems. This makes it an excellent choice for classic MTB builds, custom bikes, city bikes, and riders looking for something different 

Compatible with 22.2mm Handlebars

With the addition of Blue Lug exclusive PARAGON MACHINE WORKS handlebar shims, the Van Stem can also be used with 22.2mm handlebars. This opens up even more possibilities for custom builds and alternative cockpit configuration