Suspension stem

[Raboa]

Hi, I was wondering if anybody has tried this suspension stem, it is recieving good reviews.

ShockStop Suspension Stem

The minimal design of the ShockStop Stem blends seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern bikes, while reducing fatigue and strain. Along with the ShockStop Suspension Seatpost, this system works together to suspend the rider and smooth out rough terrain on the bike you already own, making your...

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[RossG]

I think I'd be inclined to go for one of these if I were in the market. Apart from the cost what would put me off of the ShockStop design is the Elastomer, that stuff can degrade over time and you could eventually find yourself with a useless stem. Funnily enough suspension stems have been around for at least 20 years but have never really caught on, and with front shocks fitted on practically every bike out there these days I think the price would have to drop a fair bit for it to catch on.

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