It’s a remarkably simple yet elegant system that can be adjusted by anyone with a basic set of allen keys, and providing you read the instructions carefully shouldn’t be too taxing either. This hinge is not surprisingly actually a hinge, supported within the cavity of the stem by two elastomers that can be swapped out to provide differing levels of compliance based on rider weight and preference. On first inspection the Redshift suspension stem appears like many other stems: standard 1-1/8th” fork clamping diameter and standard 31.8mm handlebar diameter compatibility but you’ll not be forgiven for missing the giant hinge looking part in between those points. In testing the Redshift Shockstop suspension stem, some of my preconceptions were questioned – but others were confirmed. I’ve never previously desired to induce any vertical compliance to my steering column, especially at the crucial load-bearing point of the stem.
#Redshift suspension stem code#
5 plastic elastomers with various degrees of stiffness (2 preinstalled + 3 additional)įor even more comfort, you can find the ShockStop Seat Post with Suspension under product code 2300531.The words ‘suspension’ and ‘stem’ have never existed within the same sentence for me previously, firstly in the fact that the products in this market are thin on the ground, and secondly out of choice.Fork Steerer Ø: for threadless forks with steerer outer Ø 28.6 mm (1 1/8”).Suitable for all major road bikes, gravel bikes, hybrid bikes and more.Can be adjusted to fit body weight, intended use, and preference.Interchangeable combinations of plastic shocks = precise adjustment.5 elastic plastic elastomers with 5 levels of stiffness (included).Travel of +/- 6 degrees, corresponds to approx.Intended use: racing, cyclo-cross gravel, hybrid, touring.For the correct mounting of the ShockStop Stem and recommendations for the combination of the plastic shocks (such as the best combination for weight XY), please see the instruction manual! For the installation of the shock elastomer the stem should be mounted to the steerer tube. The removal of the shock elastomer can be done when not mounted to the bike. This let’s you adjust the suspension to your individual taste.
Of course, you can also combine soft and hard, and so on.
#Redshift suspension stem install#
So you can either install two very soft shocks for light suspension, or two stiff ones for very tight suspension. Two of the shocks are already pre-installed. This provides 5 different degrees of stiffness (all 5 are included in the box and can also be purchased separately as a pack of 5 under product code 2300526). The plastic elastomer creates and adjusts the shock absorption.
#Redshift suspension stem full#
Your bike will continue to steer straight and when riding out of the saddle you will still get full performance on the pedals. The damping won’t stop you from biking on the edge. This lets the ShockStop integrate well into the road bike look, without being bulky.Īnd yet the stiffness of the stem suspension can be individually adjusted, which for many cyclists solves the problem of tired, numb, and sleeping hands. Hardly any other damping system is this slim and low-key. With just 110 g of additional weight compared to a traditional stem, the Redshift ShockStop isn’t noticeable as a suspension stem at first glance. Even smoothing out large potholes, cobblestones, rough gravel paths and more! Making it ideal for randonneurs, bike packers, and gravel bikers - or really just anyone looking for more comfort.Ī more subtle design and lighter weight than you might think!
The travel of up to 2 cm absorbs most bumps on your path. A blessing for anyone whose hands complain on long tours - the Suspension ShockStop Stem from Redshift!
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