![]() A 105 mm stem, +7 degree angle puts the bars 25 mm higher than would a -7 degree angle (and reduces the reach by 8mm, see this stem comparison tool ). Unfortunately, when putting the positive rise Kinekt stem on these bikes it changed my riding position so much that I removed it very quickly. My saddle height is not particularly high given the 54 cm frame size, but I’m very happy with the position using a negative rise stem and minimal or no spacers underneath. I don’t have a particularly aggressive position on my gravel or endurance road bikes, but both have quite tall forks and a decent-length head tube. Even more limiting than the 3 length options is that the stem can only be used in the positive rise orientation, not negative. Unfortunately, they’ve reduced manufacturing costs by only offering the stem in lengths of 15 mm increments (90, 105, 120 mm) instead of the more standard 10 mm some people may therefore be unlucky and have to buy a stem that’s 7 mm too short or long, which would be quite noticeable and intolerable for me on any bike that I use for riding a reasonable distance. Stems have a major effect on bike fit and riding position and Kinekt claim that the size and angle options offered make it suitable “For all riders” and “fit any bike or riding style”. Kinekt Suspension Stem Falsely advertised as being “For all riders” However, in most other situations, I would instead recommend the RedShift ShockStop stem (which I reviewed here) because the fit is more adaptable, it gives a better ride feel and it has a far sleeker look. I would recommend this stem to people who want to use it on a more utilitarian rather than a performance bike and want to feel like they’re riding on a cloud. The Kinekt Suspension Stem gives a very smooth and comfortable ride, but I found that it’s only suitable for certain types of bikes and the chunky form requires some getting used to the aesthetic. ![]() Avoiding Bike Crashes & What To Do If You Crash.However, one of the benefits of having them as a sponsor is that they have also provided me with a discount code for people to use when buying their products.īy using the code BTA15, you get an instant 15% discount on checkout. I feel it is important to mention this, although it has not impacted my opinions on their products, as those opinions were well established long before RedShift became sponsors. Because of my amazing experience and high praises of RedShift products, they are now sponsors of the podcast and are providing me with some of their other products to use. If you are the type of rider that gets numb hands and sore shoulders after a day of gravel riding, this stem might just be the perfect addition to your bike. In my case, I found that because I use aerobars I needed to have a bit stiffer suspension, as the leverage made me “heavier”. Adjusting the stem’s suspension is as simple as taking off the faceplate, using an allen key to remove the bolt that hold the elastomers in place and then putting in whatever you want the new setup to be. In my experience, this is especially noticeable on road and gravel bikes where the tires are smaller and can’t absorb as much impact from ruts, rocks, washboard, etc. From the rough chip sealed roads of the Yukon territories, the unpaved shoulders of Ontario’s roads to the regions best bikepacking routes, the ShockStop Stem does an excellent job of reducing the fatigue that can accumulate in the shoulders, arms and wrists over several hours, days or weeks of cycling. Having cycled over 15,000km in the past two years on a gravel bike with the ShockStop Stem installed, I can attest to the fact that the suspension stem designed by RedShift has been a game changer for my style of riding.
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