What is this -- seems to be bike-related? I'd love to know what it is that is pictured below:




It is worth driving 320 km to pick it up. (Makes no sense.) 

I am trying to win a bet that I can find out what it is.
Looks like an adjustable quill stem.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TAQ-33-ADJUSTABLE-ALUMINUM-STEM-ST3/dp/B001DGGVQ2

oh, and not worth driving that far to get one.