About The Bontrager Elite 60mm 13° 35mm Black Stem
The Bontrager Elite 35 is a 60mm, 13° rise mountain bike stem with a 35mm bar clamp, forged from 6061-T6 3D aluminum. A 13° rise lifts the bar for riders who need more front-end height.
The oversized 35mm clamp adds strength at the bar interface, and the stem is approved for carbon handlebars. It works with both Knock Block and standard headsets and spacers, and laser-etched calibration marks make bar angle easy to set and repeat.
Who It's For
- Mountain bikers with a 35mm-clamp handlebar who need a 60mm, 13° stem.
- Riders on Knock Block headsets or standard headsets and spacers.
- Riders with a 31.8mm handlebar should look elsewhere.
What to Look For
- Bar clamp: 35mm only; it will not fit a 31.8mm bar. Steerer diameter is not listed for this part, so confirm it against your fork.
- Headset: Compatible with Knock Block and standard headsets and spacers.
- Length and rise: 60mm at 13°. Choose it alongside bar rise and width, since they work together.
Key Features
3D-forged 6061-T6 aluminum. Forged construction for strength at low weight.
35mm bar clamp. Oversized clamp diameter for increased strength in the bar and stem system; approved for carbon handlebars.
Knock Block compatible. Works with Knock Block and standard headsets and spacers.
Calibration marks. Laser-etched marks make bar angle simple to set and repeat.
Hardware and finish. High-strength, corrosion-resistant steel bolts; black finish.
Rider Intent Summary
- Biggest strengths: Forged 6061-T6 body, 35mm clamp, and Knock Block compatibility.
- Tradeoffs: 35mm bars only; weight and torque spec are not published for this listing.
- What makes it different: Laser-etched calibration marks make bar roll repeatable after a crash or bar swap.
Victory's Take
At Victory Bicycle Studio we use the 13° Elite 35 when a mountain bike's bar sits lower than a rider needs and the steerer has no spacer room left.
Specifications
- Brand: Bontrager
- Model: Elite 35
- Length: 60mm
- Rise: 13°
- Bar clamp: 35mm
- Material: 6061-T6 3D-forged aluminum
- Color: Black
- Compatibility: Knock Block and standard headsets and spacers; approved for carbon handlebars
- Part number: 5253160
What you get

Bontrager Elite 60mm 13° 35mm Black Stem
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer free shipping?
We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.
How much does shipping cost?
For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!
How can I track my order?
When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order. If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.