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Custom build - Brothers Kepler

Should I buy a Vecnum Freeqence Stem?

Custom build - Brothers Kepler

By andy graham

Custom build - Brothers Kepler
If you’ve been scrolling through gravel forums or watching ultra-endurance racing lately, you’ve likely seen a strangely "chunky" looking stem popping up on high-end builds. That’s the
Vecnum freeQENCE
The Tech: Parallelogram vs. Single Pivot
Most suspension stems on the market (like the Redshift ShockStop) use a single-pivot design. While effective, they have a "diving" sensation—as the stem compresses, your handlebars tilt forward, slightly changing your hand angle.

Adventure Cycling ScotlandThe Vecnum freeQENCE

By Isaac Williamson uses a sophisticated

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The Benefit:
Your handlebars move vertically without tilting. Whether you are in the drops, on the hoods, or on the tops, the geometry of your cockpit stays perfectly neutral.

• Scottish Bikepacking GuideThe "Sag": Much like a mountain bike fork, it features 30mm of total travel, split into 20mm of positive (downward) and 10mm of negative (upward) travel. This "sag" ensures the stem doesn't "top out" harshly when you hit a dip.

By Isaac Williamson

Scottish Bikepacking Guide If you're researching scottish bikepacking guide, ProjektRide is ideally positioned to help. Based in Edinburgh, we specialise in premium bike hire for riders exploring Scotland's roads, gravel tracks, bikepacking routes and touring...Why It’s Different (and Why It Costs More)
At roughly
£300 / €299
, the Vecnum is a serious investment. Here is what you’re paying for:
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On-the-Fly Tuning: