#Redshift shockstop stem how to
The stem arrived and I checked out the instructions on how to change the elastomers. In retrospect, I feel like I should have gone with the +-6°. To account for this, I asked them to send me the stem with a 30° rise so it wouldn’t affect my reach as much. Due to the guts involved in adding travel to a stem, the shortest length offered is 80mm. I run a short 60mm stem on my custom RollingDale Cycles bikepacking rig affectionately named TiMBR.
As a purist, it’s a little outside of the box for me but I had heard from other Divide riders, who had run this stem, that it’s a game changer and I was pretty stoked to try it out. I was privileged to receive a Redshift Sports ShockStop Suspension Stem in the mail the other day, thanks to my buddy Jim from MTXC in Missoula, MT and Dylan at Redshift Sports.
#Redshift shockstop stem free
Never say no to 540 free road calories! GOLD! The only good that came out of that stretch was finding a king size Mars bar that another rider lost due to the seismic vibrations. The washboard leading into Hartsel was relentless however, and trying to find a line through it was futile. Racing the clock and the rain meant that I was pushing hard. I recall hammering to Hartsel, Colorado to try to get to the Saloon in time for a good feeding. That said, there were times when I wished for a reprieve from the insanity of having the shit beaten out of me for hours at a time. The terrain didn’t warrant having inches of front suspension, in my opinion, and I was able to adapt to the hundreds of miles of washboard that I had to navigate. Riding fully rigid on the Divide wasn’t that big of a deal to me. Sure, I realize that having some cushion up front would help take the edge off and that front suspension systems are super reliable these days, but I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to my riding and I wanted to mount stuff to my forks simply, without having to fuck around with different types of mounting systems that just add weight and risk. The above chart provides a good starting point¬¨‚Ćwhen first setting up the stem.When I thought about the kind of bikepacking rig I wanted to ride, suspension was something that wasn’t that important to me. (See instructions and video for elastomer installation details)
#Redshift shockstop stem install
Installing the ShockStop Stem (see below for 80mm elastomer install details):Įlastomer Install and Removal for 80mm ShockStop Stem: Instructions - ShockStop Suspension Stem - 80mm length Instructions - ShockStop Suspension Stem - 90-120mm lengths ‚Äö√Ѭ¢¬¨‚Ć5 x swappable elastomers (2 pre-installed, 3 additional in box) ‚Äö√Ѭ¢ Check technical specs for¬¨‚Ćcompatibility What's in the Box: ‚Äö√Ѭ¢ Includes 5 swappable elastomers to fine tune your riding style ‚Äö√Ѭ¢ The ShockStop Stem in available in two angle options: ‚Äö√Ѭ¢ Take control - customize your suspension feel to float over obstacles¬¨‚Ćand maintain control over rough terrain Details: ‚Äö√Ѭ¢ Ride faster - energy that is normally wasted suspending your body is converted into forward motion Benefits: ‚Äö√Ѭ¢¬¨‚ĆGo further - reduce fatigue¬¨‚Ćfrom bumps and vibrations
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 ride smoother, faster, and more comfortable. The minimal design of the ShockStop Stem blends seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern bikes, while reducing fatigue and strain.
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