Full Speed Ahead’s VAS Stem for Gravel Bikes
The Full Speed Ahead VAS Stem for gravel bikes was recently launched at Unbound Gravel in June.
The FSA VAS Stem was in development since 2019 with its roots and DNA being born out of the Flint Roads of Emporia, Kansas, where the VAS (Vibration Absorbing Stem) stem was tested to gather real world gravel conditions in one of the most demanding events for gravel riding. Taking that valuable feedback to FSA’s design offices, FSA built a stem that actually can help riders save energy, smooth out gravel and terra firma conditions that they encounter.
Features
Vibration Absorbing Stem (VAS) for dirt applications, modular mounts.
Polyurethane bushing, 360° HB isolation with keyed clamp interface.
Made with vibration damping material up to 47% vibration absorbed.
- -6°x L80, 90, 100mm
- Ø31.8mm handlebar clamp diameter
- 3 elastomer options
- Grey (70A) Comfort
- Dark Grey (80A) Sport
- Black (90A) Race
- For AM Standard spec: 3 different hardness included
- For OE Standard spec: 80A hardness only included
- Weight: 291 grams
Pricing
- Suggested MSRP – $ 111.30
Where to Buy
Pricing and more information can be found at fsaproshop.com.
By Frank Sarate, SoCalCycling.com
