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USE Components VYBE Suspension Stem – Comfort and Control for Gravel, Bikepacking and Long-Distance Riding
The USE Components VYBE Suspension Stem adds comfort to your bike without the weight and complexity of a suspension fork. Its integrated suspension system with 20 mm of active travel absorbs vibrations and impacts before they reach your hands, arms and shoulders.
Whether you're riding long gravel routes, heading out on a bikepacking adventure or tackling rough roads, the VYBE significantly improves comfort. It reduces rider fatigue, increases control and delivers a smoother ride while maintaining the precise steering feel of a traditional stem.
Features
- Suspension stem with 20 mm of active travel
- Increased comfort and control on rough terrain
- Reduces vibrations and hard impacts at the front of the bike
- Ideal for gravel bikes, road bikes, bikepacking and commuting
- Tunable elastomer suspension system
- Includes four elastomers to match different rider weights and riding styles
- Precise steering feel without the need for a suspension fork
- Reduces strain on hands, wrists, arms and shoulders
- Low-maintenance system with no air pressure or complicated adjustments
- High-quality aluminium construction
Suspension Tuning
The USE Components VYBE Suspension Stem can be individually tuned using different elastomers. Depending on rider weight, intended use and your preferred level of comfort, the suspension characteristics can easily be adjusted. This allows the stem to be set up for maximum comfort on long bikepacking trips or for a firmer, sportier feel on fast gravel and road rides.
More Comfort Without a Suspension Fork
Gravel roads, roots and rough pavement generate countless small impacts that are transmitted directly through the handlebars. The USE VYBE absorbs these vibrations at the source, resulting in a noticeably smoother and more comfortable ride.
The advantage is simple: your bike remains lightweight, efficient and visually unchanged. Especially on performance-oriented gravel bikes, the VYBE offers an effective way to improve comfort without switching to a heavier suspension fork.
Perfect for Long Bikepacking Adventures
On long-distance rides, constant vibrations and repeated impacts gradually lead to rider fatigue. The USE VYBE Suspension Stem helps reduce this strain, allowing you to stay comfortable for longer.
It is particularly well suited to rigid gravel bikes and touring bikes, where low weight and pedalling efficiency remain top priorities.
Technical Specifications
- Recommended use: Gravel, Road, Bikepacking, Trekking, Commuting
- Suspension travel: 20 mm
- Suspension system: Elastomer
- Material: Aluminium
- Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
- Steerer tube: 1 1/8"
- Tuning: Adjustable using interchangeable elastomers
- Weight: 205 g (90 mm version, +/- 5 g per 10 mm stem length)
- Stem lengths: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 mm
Setup & Adjustment
The manual explains the installation, maintenance and selection of the correct compression elastomer to individually adjust your USE VYBE Suspension Stem.
What's Included
- 1 × USE Components VYBE Suspension Stem
- 4 × Elastomers for suspension tuning
- Installation hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bikes is the USE Components VYBE Suspension Stem compatible with?
The VYBE is ideal for gravel bikes, road bikes, trekking bikes and commuter bikes with a compatible 1 1/8" steerer tube and 31.8 mm handlebar clamp. It is designed for riders looking to improve comfort without installing a suspension fork.
How much suspension travel does the USE VYBE Suspension Stem provide?
The USE VYBE provides 20 mm of active suspension travel, helping to reduce vibrations and absorb hard impacts on rough terrain.
Is the USE VYBE suitable for bikepacking?
Yes. On long rides over gravel roads and rough surfaces, the suspension stem helps reduce fatigue by minimizing the strain on your hands, arms and upper body.
How is the USE VYBE Suspension Stem adjusted?
The suspension is tuned using interchangeable elastomers, allowing you to match the stem to your body weight and preferred riding characteristics.
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