Vado SL and Red Shift Suspension Stem

[Drozdster]

I am thinking about installing the Red Shift Suspension Stem on my Vado SL but don't think it will work because of the light being in the way.

What have others done to get around this? Other Suspension Stem manufacturers? Move the light?

I don't feel like reinventing the wheel if others have a solution already. LOL

Thanks!

 

[BEC111]

I have the stem on my SL, as do other folks, and found a mount for a GoPro to which the light is attached while also adding a cycling computer to mount. (https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Computer-iGPSPORT-Non-Slip-Handlebar/dp/B0BJNZ9J3V). There are several of these available on Amazon and elsewhere.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I am thinking about installing the Red Shift Suspension Stem on my Vado SL but don't think it will work because of the light being in the way.

What have others done to get around this? Other Suspension Stem manufacturers? Move the light?

I don't feel like reinventing the wheel if others have a solution already. LOL

Thanks!

Just buy the Redshift ShockStop Utility Mount. You install it to the front of the stem faceplate. Now, you have a 25 mm tube extending to the front, to which you can mount a handlebar GoPro mount and connect your Lezyne light to it. Hint: The Utility Mount tube is 25 mm (road bike handlebar diameter) while most of GoPro Mounts are 31.8 mm. I made a makeshift shim from pieces of rubber and it works like a dream for me.

Now, if you want to install a TCD or a Garmin or a Wahoo, buy Redshift ShockStop Computer mount (either for Garmin or for Wahoo). It is the second extension you can mount on the stem faceplate. I own and use both!

 

[Drozdster]

Thank you guys so much! Very appreciated!

 

[mfgrep]

Just buy the Redshift ShockStop Utility Mount. You install it to the front of the stem faceplate. Now, you have a 25 mm tube extending to the front, to which you can mount a handlebar GoPro mount and connect your Lezyne light to it. Hint: The Utility Mount tube is 25 mm (road bike handlebar diameter) while most of GoPro Mounts are 31.8 mm. I made a makeshift shim from pieces of rubber and it works like a dream for me.

Now, if you want to install a TCD or a Garmin or a Wahoo, buy Redshift ShockStop Computer mount (either for Garmin or for Wahoo). It is the second extension you can mount on the stem faceplate. I own and use both!

Geez. I know I sound like a whiner.....but to get the rear rack on my Vado SL 4.0 is a complete p in the a which requires some McGyver style engineering.
To put a RedShift stem on the bike also requires some McGyver'ing....and $$$$....since I'll need the utility mount and a GoPro handlebar mount for the light.
Nothing is easy.
I've got a local guy with an 80mm 6 degree Redshift stem advertised (used) for $80. Tempting.

Don't get me started on the suspension seat-post given the mounting/wiring for the rear/red light.

Stefan....how do you affix the OEM headlight to the 25.4mm RedShift utility mount??

 

[Drozdster]

Here's what I used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWR1ZML?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

[mfgrep]

Here's what I used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWR1ZML?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Thanks...that looks better than decent. I am having trouble picturing how that light mounts to this piece?! Any chance you can show me a few photos when you get a minute?
Frankly....I got down on my hands/knees yesterday and couldn't discern how the OEM light bracket is attached to the front stem bracket lol.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Stefan....how do you affix the OEM headlight to the 25.4mm RedShift utility mount??

A shim made from a single piece of thick rubber Works like a charm!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@mfgrep

 

[mfgrep]

Thanks for this Stefan! You are the McGyver Cyclist!!
I've said it before...I have a bit of OCD....and I don't love the extra bits and extensions necessary to secure that light.
I need to take my light off and see how it is connected. Drozdster might have a more 'refined' solution.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thanks for this Stefan! You are the McGyver Cyclist!!
I've said it before...I have a bit of OCD....and I don't love the extra bits and extensions necessary to secure that light.

My previous solution, that is, installing the GoPro mount on the bars didn't look good and the light was on the left side of the bike centre.

I am a very poor mechanic, so adding the "shim" cost me a lot of nerves. However, the solution has turned out to be totally reliable. Like in "set it and forget it"

 

[mfgrep]

Here's what I used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWR1ZML?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Thanks. So with this GUB mount will I need any additional bits to attach the existing OEM light to the front stem mount?