Mate i watched this video a couple weeks ago and decided to ordered 2 units , i have 2x 20 inch folding bikes, I fitted them through the week, we went out last night for our first ride , the Difference was unbelievable, they have transformed our bikes many thanks Gordon NZ
@@FATBIKERIDER thanks for the answer. Mine is making a sound when metal is hitting metal, when it returns to its starting point :/ will contact the seller...
@@vargaszilard2425 Mine does the same. When it comes back to its initial position it hits the metal on the metal. I think it is a design flaw. I am thinking about using some cushioning. How did you approach it?
@@MichaelLeiBarrientos It does. I'm using the 2nd to the hardest spring; it only acts when i bump at speeds (15 km/h up). I'm using butterfly handlebars.
settled on the blue for now ,its really a game changer for such low cost.i have a very light road bike that id stopped using for long distance rides because my hands would always hurt because of the terrible roads in uk.now i can use it more and dont have to worry about occasionally jumping up on the kerb or over potholes.
Thanks for this video review. I ride a steel frame gravel bike, rigid fork...these sound good for taking the vibration out of the canal paths I ride. I'm going to give them a go
Got one and tried it but it bottoms out and tops out on the big bumps. this will work on smooth roads and gravel but will be clunky on the rough stuff even on the green spring. It does soften the light stuff though and the price is not bad to find out if a suspension stem is for you
Thanks for posting this! I thought you could get the spring out without installing on the bike but looks like you need to have it on there before putting springs in or taking out. Question for you. Is this safe to put on a carbon gravel bike. It is fairly heavy and my steerer is carbon. Thought I would ask before installing it.
Hi there! Great review! I really tempted to this stem. I ride mostly on flat and some uneven pavement. I'm thinking to get rid of my front suspension and replace it with the rigid fork.
I agree. + Shaves a good portion of the vibrations off + Reduces handlebar jarring and therefore easier to steer where I want to - There is urgently a solution needed, a silicon or rubber blocker or whatever, something to at least soften that knocking noise when topping up
Your video is very interesting, thank you very much. Have you continued using this product, the quality is good, have the springs not lost their rigidity? Greetings.
Hello I have a standard e bike MTB with a cheap air fork. Would you say this is responsive enough to smooth out handlebar vibrations on cobblestone road, where the fork isn't able to repond in time? Or is it more for bikes without suspension?
Because it is spring suspension, its reacts well to high frequency bumps like cobblestones. In my experience it soaks up most of the impacts and leave me feeling happy at my hands. Definitely worth it for its price. The stem is heavy though. Something I don't like about it is the topping out cause a metal to metal impact which is irritating.
Hi Fat bike rider : How is meroca stem performance and durability after 1 year ? It will help and give confidence to buy now. This stem is Knockoff version of Kinekt brand stem . We are first time users of this kind of stem 🤝
Я думаю, что помимо этой шайбы ещё что-то устанавливается внутрь. Только об этом умалчивается. Когда я разобрал этот аммортизатор, стало понятно, что установка этой прорезиненной шайбы ничего не даст, но, на всякий случай пошёл, купил и поставил. Клацанье от хтог меньше не стало, только немного мягче. Я ставлю почти самую жёсткую пружину и возможно по этой причине клацанье такое сильное
lots of them on Ali Express, but given the wild divergence in price I would guess the cheap ones are knock offs. the one I ordered in Australia was A$70.00.
Mate i watched this video a couple weeks ago and decided to ordered 2 units , i have 2x 20 inch folding bikes, I fitted them through the week, we went out last night for our first ride , the Difference was unbelievable, they have transformed our bikes many thanks Gordon NZ
fantastic glad the vid helped you
I also bought one, does yours make a clanking sound when it goes back to its initial position?
@@vargaszilard2425 only if i hit a real bad pot hole
@@FATBIKERIDER thanks for the answer. Mine is making a sound when metal is hitting metal, when it returns to its starting point :/ will contact the seller...
@@vargaszilard2425 Mine does the same. When it comes back to its initial position it hits the metal on the metal. I think it is a design flaw. I am thinking about using some cushioning. How did you approach it?
I bought mine for Php 2,500, an equivalent of US$ 45. I've fitted it on my converted touring bike with the red spring installed.
does it give a comfort advantage? are you on dropbars? I am planning to buy too
@@MichaelLeiBarrientos It does. I'm using the 2nd to the hardest spring; it only acts when i bump at speeds (15 km/h up). I'm using butterfly handlebars.
@@YuunaAndCuddles thank you for your fast reply.. I am buying the stem :)
@@MichaelLeiBarrientos One more thing to note. The stem is heavy, around half kilo. Best of luck mate!
How is the quality of stem ?
settled on the blue for now ,its really a game changer for such low cost.i have a very light road bike that id stopped using for long distance rides because my hands would always hurt because of the terrible roads in uk.now i can use it more and dont have to worry about occasionally jumping up on the kerb or over potholes.
now on the red and think its perfect.
Great video! I just purchased two for less than the price of one from the major brands. Love your workshop too, very nice setup and neatly organized!
thanks m8
Thanks for this video review. I ride a steel frame gravel bike, rigid fork...these sound good for taking the vibration out of the canal paths I ride. I'm going to give them a go
Got one and tried it but it bottoms out and tops out on the big bumps. this will work on smooth roads and gravel but will be clunky on the rough stuff even on the green spring. It does soften the light stuff though and the price is not bad to find out if a suspension stem is for you
Is it heavy?
@@jedunboxing4127 A little but weight doesn't matter to me
Cracking Man Cave, Sir!
the ideal is to let the stem do the small bumps
while the fork handle the big bumps because fork have LONGER TRAVEL.
$70 USD shipped is not bad, wished there were more reviews!
Thanks for posting this! I thought you could get the spring out without installing on the bike but looks like you need to have it on there before putting springs in or taking out. Question for you. Is this safe to put on a carbon gravel bike. It is fairly heavy and my steerer is carbon. Thought I would ask before installing it.
Not sure about steerer but I am using carbon bars with mine now
Hi there! Great review!
I really tempted to this stem. I ride mostly on flat and some uneven pavement. I'm thinking to get rid of my front suspension and replace it with the rigid fork.
There is clicking noise every time it got compressed. Is it due to lack of lubrication or it clicks every time load applied? Thx
i don't have a clicking with my one but could be m8
Very nice was thinking about getting one for my fat bike sir 👍
Got one for my general urban bike, it does the job. Just have to get used to the knocking sound
I agree.
+ Shaves a good portion of the vibrations off
+ Reduces handlebar jarring and therefore easier to steer where I want to
- There is urgently a solution needed, a silicon or rubber blocker or whatever, something to at least soften that knocking noise when topping up
Knockoff version of the kinekt stem suspension. Threadlocker orange will keep the spring bolt from loosening. Has it lasted since you bought it?
Yep working as it should buddy
Too high air pressure in those big volume fat tires? They should soak up the bumps easyly. And even cheaper.😎
Thank you for the video, I fit one today to my RadExpand 5
how much does this thing weight?
Net Weight: approx. 485g taken from the add
Your video is very interesting, thank you very much. Have you continued using this product, the quality is good, have the springs not lost their rigidity? Greetings.
Vids of my new conversion build will start popping up here in Jan m8
Hello I have a standard e bike MTB with a cheap air fork. Would you say this is responsive enough to smooth out handlebar vibrations on cobblestone road, where the fork isn't able to repond in time?
Or is it more for bikes without suspension?
to be fair i can't tell as i have not been on eny cobblestone roads
Because it is spring suspension, its reacts well to high frequency bumps like cobblestones. In my experience it soaks up most of the impacts and leave me feeling happy at my hands. Definitely worth it for its price. The stem is heavy though. Something I don't like about it is the topping out cause a metal to metal impact which is irritating.
hi mate, how does it works now nine months later?
it is ok buddy i like it
Very nice stuff, how much does the bike weight? Thanks
Net Weight: approx. 485g
Hi Fat bike rider : How is meroca stem performance and durability after 1 year ? It will help and give confidence to buy now. This stem is Knockoff version of Kinekt brand stem . We are first time users of this kind of stem 🤝
very good no problems with it at all
How is made quality and duarbilty .. Because its Made In China ?
Здравствуй дорогой. Скажи пожалуйста какой размер шайбы ? M10, m12 ??? Какой размер нужно заказать. Спасибо
Я поставил шайбу м20. Одна она не работает
@@seabecksar нужно несколько штук?
Я думаю, что помимо этой шайбы ещё что-то устанавливается внутрь. Только об этом умалчивается. Когда я разобрал этот аммортизатор, стало понятно, что установка этой прорезиненной шайбы ничего не даст, но, на всякий случай пошёл, купил и поставил. Клацанье от хтог меньше не стало, только немного мягче. Я ставлю почти самую жёсткую пружину и возможно по этой причине клацанье такое сильное
@@seabecksar в русскоязычном Ютубе видел как устанавливали резинку от автомобиля. Для устранения щелчков .
Был бы благодарен за ссылочку. Сам поискал - не нашёл, хотя тоже слышал, что ставять резинки демпферы от дверей автомобиля
did you remember the name of those washers ?
www.amazon.co.uk/Drain-Plug-Gasket-Hydraulic-Pressure/dp/B09CDPVT2R/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?crid=2OQXBUGLTEZ9S&keywords=sump+washers&qid=1706504047&sprefix=sump+washers%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-11-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
@@FATBIKERIDER thank you
@FATBIKERIDER
What does the washer change?
It increases the distance to the bottom of the stem so you could get more travel. @@lkaiseng
I think i need :)
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lots of them on Ali Express, but given the wild divergence in price I would guess the cheap ones are knock offs. the one I ordered in Australia was A$70.00.
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