SUSPENSION FORK VS. SUSPENSION STEM
Source: BIKE Gravel Special 2021 - The brand new suspension stem Vecnum freeQENCE vs. Rockshox Rudy XPLR suspension fork; © Max Fuchs (photo)
Stefan Loibl (BIKE editor) and Peter Nilges (test manager BIKE-Magazine) faced the duel “suspension fork vs. suspension stem”.
Her conclusion is clear:
“Both the Rockshox Rudy suspension fork and the Vecnum stem noticeably increase riding comfort and thus ensure more safety and less fatigue on rough slopes. However, price, weight and compatibility clearly speak for the Vecnum stem, which is the smarter solution for gravel bikes.”