freeQENCE

Control Gauge for freeqence 90

With the test gauge you can check in advance whether the freeQENCE 90 fits your bike.
Just download / print PDF / cut out and check.
No test is necessary for the 105 / 120mm version!

FAQ
Frequently asked qustions

Technology & Use

1. But I need a spring lockout for sprinting, riding off the saddle, competition?
   We also ride competetively and in the beginning of the product developent we shared your opinion. But after evaluation of measurement data and after practical tests it quickly turned out, that a lockout was not necessary - due to the neutrality of the freeQENCE parallelogram construction. Compared to a supension fork, only the power of your arms stimulates “rocking up motions” - a fork is additionally stimulated on every pedal stroke. And the longer travel of suspension forks enables a larger motion. So we decided, that a lockout was not necessary and the cost of addition complexity and weight was not justified.

2. How sensible is the freeQENCE supension stem?
   The kinematics and the elastomer bodies are fine tuned to reduce both slight vibrations, medium and rough shocks (potholes, steps, roots) up to 75%.

3. I often have nimbling or tumb hands, will the freeQENCE suspension stem help me?
   Many riders complain about nimbling or numb hands. In addition to unfiltered vibrations and shocks there are numerous reasons - e.g. wrong seat position and height, wrong cockpit adjustment, wrong handlebar, handlebar width, wrong handlebar position, etc. The freeQENCE suspension stem relieves the rider’s wrists and arms. This may help to eliminate or reduce the symptoms.

4. How do I perfectly setup the freeQENCE stem for my weight and intended use?
   The spring is externally adjustable with the right handed 3mm allen screw for rider weights from 50 to 120 kg. For your first setup, please have a look at the recommendations in the weight table in the freeQENCE manual. Similar to a suspension fork, the setup is very individual and also depends on body size, frame size, intended use and your individual riding style and preferences.

5. Which bikes is the freeQENCE stem suitable for?
   We designed the freeQENCE suspension stem for all suspensionless (e-)bikes. Your benefit is more comfort, more safety and better handling of your bike - no matter if you ride gravel bikes, road bikes, touring bikes, trekking bikes, city bikes or a pedelec. Whether on asphalt or paved roads, cobblestones, natural roads, gravel roads or singletrails.

6. Will I benefit from riding a freeQENCE suspenion stem on singletrails?
   Definitely. Vecnum is best known for its mountainbike parts and as passionate riders we have tested the freeQENCE stem with gravel bikes on our hometrails. We could master rooty and rough passages at higher speed, with more control and much safer. Lifting your front wheel over obstacles is much easer, similar to a supension fork. We experienced a gain of control and precision in steep passages.

Sales

1. Where can I buy the suspension stem freeQENCE?
   You can order all of our products directly in our online shop or from one of our authorized dealers. We ship all over the world.

2. Why is the freeQENCE suspension stem more expensive than some competing products?
   The freeQENCE stem is designed, CNC-processed, assembled, field testet from a single source and under one roof at Vecnum, Allgäu, Germany. Our focus is on highest quality. Structural parts of the stem are elaborately CNC milled from full blocks of aluminium 7075, the stem has maintenance-free bearings, titanium axles and screws, maintenance-free hight performance elastomere bodies, a black anodized surface with lasered logos.

3. Any requirements or checks before buying?
   Please check whether your bike is compatible with the freeQENCE suspension stem - you need a 1⅛’’ fork with an available shaft length of minimum 42mm and a handlebar with a 31.8 mm diameter.

Mounting & maintenance

1. Why do I have to use the supplied test gauge before mounting the freeQENCE 90?
   This ensures, that your freeQENCE 90 stem will not collide with the headset or headtube upon compression.

2. Is the stem subject to wear and tear?
   All movable parts of a bike are naturally subject to wear and tear. Upon designing the freeQENCE suspension stem, we focused on simple, strong and reliable technology: maintenance-free plain bearings, titanium axles and screws, maintenance-free elastomers for suspension an damping. In case of wear and tear after intensive use, the corresponding parts can be replaced easily.