Suspension Stem - Kinekt
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I just installed the Kinekt stem yesterday on my Trek Allant+ 8S. I already had their seat post, which changed riding for me. The stem is very nice. It came with 3 springs - soft, medium, firm. The firm is what I ended up using - maybe because it's a 50+ lb. bike(?). The default spring is the medium, which comes installed. It appeared to be bottoming out too easily. Anyhow, after 50 miles I'd say that it's a game changer for me, just like the seat post was.
I have mine installed as well. thinking of switching to the Heavy Spring off the bat, I was only able to ride it around the block to make sure the bike worked fine but hoping to get out soon if the air quality changes here.
Nxkharra
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What kind of bike do you have, suspension fork?
Nxkharra
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Does your bike have suspension fork?
john peck
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I´ve long thought about flexible handlebars. I ride with cushioned grips I´ve made for other bikes. After 9k miles ebike on
hard rubber ergos my shoulders were shot, so I went back to the pre E era grips I used before. I´d forgotten how comfortable
they were & how the molded to fit oneś hands.
hard rubber ergos my shoulders were shot, so I went back to the pre E era grips I used before. I´d forgotten how comfortable
they were & how the molded to fit oneś hands.
Stefan Mikes
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I ride with them.
Stefan Mikes
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I think so.
What tyres do you have in your Vado? Do you need fenders? If you suffer from rough rides, you might replace your tyres with thicker ones (the limit is when the tread is close to the fork crown or to the fender), and ride with somewhat reduced pressure. If you need fenders, the 2" Electrak are maximum that fit. If you don't, somewhat thicker tyres should fit.
Nxkharra
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@Stefan Mikes my concern is to install suspension stem to my bike which already has suspension fork. What do you think?
in the thread above the stem is attached to a Vado 5.0 which has a fork suspension. not sure if you have already seen that post.
Nxkharra
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Thanks @Stefan Mikes . I see it clearly now. Still wondering if it is not redundant. Having both.
in the thread above the stem is attached to a Vado 5.0 which has a fork suspension. not sure if you have already seen that post.
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Stefan Mikes
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I think having the suspension stem together with suspension fork might adversely affect the ride stability. I might be wrong of course.
I just meant @Nxkharra the harsh ride doesn't only result from inadequate suspension but also from tyres. If you ride onto rough cobblestone or washboard gravel, even full long-travel suspension wouldn't help very much as the suspension is to dampen slow vibration but it cannot dampen the rapid one. Only tyres can diminish the rapid road vibration.
You can try reducing your tyre pressure to be at halfway between the min and max allowed inflation. Does miracles.
I just meant @Nxkharra the harsh ride doesn't only result from inadequate suspension but also from tyres. If you ride onto rough cobblestone or washboard gravel, even full long-travel suspension wouldn't help very much as the suspension is to dampen slow vibration but it cannot dampen the rapid one. Only tyres can diminish the rapid road vibration.
You can try reducing your tyre pressure to be at halfway between the min and max allowed inflation. Does miracles.
Nxkharra
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Fully agree. My Kinekt Suspension seat post along with Ergon saddle actually are doing a good job of providing comfortable ride. The ride comfort was reduced when switching from Trigger Sport tires to Shwalbe Maeathin E+.
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Ironically I watched a Video about How Suspension stems from Yesteryear were made Obsolete by Suspension Forks : MTB Video : SO I would think Like you : With dampening and suspension already on USA Version Vados : It would be redundant : It sure seems it would be.
Stefan Mikes
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This store certainly can help you (Switzerland):
BikeShore
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Stefan Mikes
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This locator might be helpful:
cirruscycles.com
Store Locator - Kinekt Store
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