Maybe the BEST Gravel Bike Upgrade Ever | Redshift Suspension Review

I got the chance to try the suspension stem and suspension seatpost from Redshift Sport. The whole idea is that you're able to add some suspension to your rigid frame bike, making it more comfortable and capable off road. This system is way lighter than anything else out there, like the Lauf Fork, and is super simple to install on your bike. In the video I explain more about what these two components are, how to instal them on your bike (gravel bike) and whether I think they are any good.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Fitting the Parts
02:41 - My First Ride with the Stem and Seatpost
05:59 - Summary and Final Thoughts

Me

—————

Road Bike: Canyon Endurace CF SL 8.0
Gravel Bike: Canondale Topstone
Wheels: Hunt
GPS Cycling Computer: Wahoo Element Bolt
Road Shoes: Lake CX332
Gravel Shoes: Quoc Gran Tourer
Helmet: POC Omne Air Spin
Clothes: Universal Colours / Maap / Rapha
Turbo Trainer: Wahoo Kickr Core
Nutrition: Styrkr (Use code 'GRANTRITCHIE' for 25% off)

#cycling #gravel #redshift

[brucethomas]

I've got one on my hardtail MTB. (Spring version) I've had it for about a year. I rode full-sus for 20 years and there's no difference in ride quality . I highly recommend the Redshift seat post.

[embraceuncertainty]

I am a Redshift convert. I well remember laughing at the 90's pogo stick seatpost suspension contraptions. Seatposts with bounce have come a long way since then. My titanium Lynskey with the Redshift stem, seatpost and Kitchen Sink bars, is a thing of beauty and comfort.

Naturally, the type of gravel in your particular part of the world may or may not be so well suited to the Redshift ecology. Works fine for me here out in the sticks down in Aussie land. I doubt I would have noticed much suspension on that path along the stream. Too manicured.

[BrianRPaterson]

Spot on. I picked up a RedShift suspension post second hand last year and it's the bees knees.
I reckon the regular version (i.e. with springs) is the best value. It's really easy to adjust -- simply tighten the screw at the bottom.
With the Pro model you have to swap elastomers in and out, which seems like a bit of a faff.
BTW: The TopGrips are also great for making round bars more comfy. Not sure about the DropGrips -- haven't had time to fit them yet.
Cheers

[Pedals_and_Pathways]

Great review and nice setup. I am thinking of the upgrade as well. I am finding that even the roads here in Ontario are rougher than the gravel trails and should help to smooth that out.

[alastaircomfort]

I have had Redshift stem and seatpost on my gravel E bike for 18 months and love them, you need to try the different polymer combinations on stem and adjust the spring in seatpost

[MrBPM]

Love this. What is that front light and who makes it?

[Theerik]

Its not the lightest suspension seat post with 497 grams for the 280mm version, in comparison the Cane Creek eeSilk+ carbon is only 335g for 350mm length and its cheaper. The Stem might be worth it though.

[michastradowski]

If I were you I would first screw the cap to compress bearings and then side screw that keep stem in place just saying. Of course I don't want you to overtighten the cap but it's proposed order (kind of proper?).