I have to admit, I’m a big fan of USE - I’ve used their lights for years and I like the build quality and (rarely needed) aftersales support. I am also a big fan of suspension stems on gravel bikes - I think they provide just the right amount of protection without adding too much weight or complication. So the Vybe suspension stem from USE should be right up my gravelly alley.
I am a long-time user of the Redshift ShockStop suspension stem on my Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3; I think a suspension stem works well with the Kingpin rear compliance and provides a very balanced ride. Its muting effect on trail chatter is one of those things that you don’t notice until you ride a bike without it and then the extra jarring is immediately apparent.
