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The eeSilk Stem is a premium, lightweight suspension stem that reduces fatigue and improves rider comfort on gravel, endurance, and adventure bikes. It cushions your hands, shoulders, and neck from harsh bumps and vibrations caused by riding on rough roads. This reduced fatigue allows you to ride longer, faster, or both – and be happier while doing it.
eeSilk Stem SL (No CS, 20mm suspension, 225g): $199.99
eeSilk Stem CS (Compliance Switch, 20mm suspension, 235g): $229.99
For the best possible ride, pair with the eeSilk+ Seatpost.
Get 20% off when you buy our Gravel Package.
Up to 20mm (¾”) of smooth suspension movement.
Lightweight and simple suspension provided by a dense polymer spring.
The lightest suspension stem on the market – starting at 210g.
Instantly toggle between Firm & Soft modes.
*eeSilk Stem CS only
Choose Between 5 elastomers to fine tune ride feel & bump absorption.
eeSilk Stem CS: Soft/firm modes with Compliance Switch
eeSilk Stem SL: No CS. Sleek, simple, always active.
70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm.
High gloss anodized finish compliments premium, modern bikes
is all you need to tune the exact ride feel of the eeSilk Stem. Choose between 5 external elastomer springs to set your desired softness. This change is performed 100% externally using only a basic 4mm allen wrench.
eeSilk Stem CS comes with a Compliance Switch to instantly toggle between soft and firm modes while riding. Run it on ‘Soft’ for maximum plushness, then flip to ‘Firm’ when you want reduced stem movement for pedaling out of the saddle or on smoother surfaces.
eeSilk Stem SL is a lighter, simpler, and visually cleaner option. This version of the stem is always active, but still tunable with 5 elastomers to control the exact ride feel.
eeSilk Stem CS comes with a Compliance Switch to instantly toggle between soft and firm modes while riding. Run it on ‘Soft’ for maximum plushness, then flip to ‘Firm’ when you want reduced stem movement for pedaling out of the saddle or on smoother surfaces.
eeSilk Stem SL is a lighter, simpler, and visually cleaner option. This version of the stem is always active, but still tunable with 5 elastomers to control the exact ride feel.
– Maggie Slepian, Bicycling.com
| Suspension | Up to 20mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225g – 235g |
| Elastomers | · 70mm: Medium Installed, Soft & Medium/Firm Included |
| Angle | -6 degrees (only) |
| Stack Height | 49mm |
| Stem Clamp | 31.8 |
| Steerer Tube | 1-1/8th inch |
| Part #'s | BAJ0074 – 70mm CS |
| 5 star | 50% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 25% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
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Verified OwnerI wish there was a way to make it less spongy. It does take the shock from the bumps. I getting ready to climb green river cove 17 switch backs I'm debating taking it off.
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Verified OwnerMy fault really, but I bought to apply to a Giant TCX, and I didn’t do my homework. They have a 1 1/2” stem. I’m saving until I buy another fork use on another build.Hope everyone is doing well over there! Cheers!
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I bought a 80 with compliance switch for my wife, she loves the soft ride feel over rough roads. After hearing her positive comments and seeing first-had how well the stem is works (it’s very high-quality), I bought one for myself. It’s a little overkill for smooth paved road use, but on dirt roads and washboard, this stem works quite well…okay, washboard still sucks, but it’s not as bad. Note, the compliance switch is not a full lock-out, it simply provides two levels of stiffness. To be honest, I just leave mine in its stiffest mode, so I would’ve been happy with the simple non-switchable version. It’s not for everybody, nor is it ideal for every road condition, but front suspension is always a good thing on rough terrain. In short, it takes a little bit to get used to if your coming from the stiff-loving roadie circuit, it’s overkill on smooth roads, it’s great for most gravel situations, and not for hard-core single-track (but to be fair, it wasn’t designed for that). Remember, it’s not going to compete with a suspension fork, but I recommend if you’re looking to increase comfort.
Swept back handlebars works poorly with the EESilk+ stem.
I am using the Alee Denham Koga handlebar with this stem. Similar to Moloko and Jones handlebars
When the hands are on the handgrips, the stem barely moves, when the hands are on the bullhorns then yes it works fine.
The stem will behave differently depending on the distance of the hands in relation to the center point of rotation of the stem
The rating is for sweptback handlebars
Really nice compliance and I love the adjustability. Turned my gravel bike into a bike that far more capable on really rough roads or even lighter MTB trails. Read my Strava summary for my thoughts.
Does a great job of taming frost heaves on Green Bay concrete roads and as a bonus provides some basic gravel capabilities to my sportive and 55 year old hands.