German element producer, BikeYoke, has stepped up its providing of cockpit elements with a mountain bike stem for 35mm clamp bars. Accessible in 35mm, 45mm and 55mm size choices, the BikeYoke Barkeeper is light-weight and will get a easy, clear aesthetic due to its one-piece design. This comes with the discharge of a one-piece high cap and a helpful little element known as Aimy that doubles up as a steerer tube clamp and headset spacer.
BikeYoke Barkeeper Stem
With a 35mm clamp and 35mm size, the BikeYoke Barkeeper stem weighs a claimed 86g (80g with Ti bolts), similar to the light-weight one-piece Grace stem from Intend. All Barkeeper stems within the vary are 3D cast, precision CNC machined for the specified contours, and subsequently shot-peened to additional strengthen the floor. The logos and markings are then laser engraved into the uncooked aluminum previous to anodization.
The key disadvantage of any one-piece stem is lack of compatibility with sure riser bars. BikeYoke avoid stating an absolute quantity for rise. It is because compatibility is decided by the form of the bar bend, not just by how excessive the rise is. They are saying most handlebars as much as 30mm rise ought to work positive; bars validated for compatibility with the BikeYoke Barkeeper embrace the Race Face SixC 35mm riser bar and OneUp’s ovalized 20mm riser bar.
In an try to extend the variety of bars suitable with the Barkeeper stem, BikeYoke resolved to incorporate an set up wedge with the cargo of each stem that helps to prise open the clamping space to 9mm for extra clearance.
All Barkeeper stem lengths have been efficiently examined to exceed the necessities of the strongest attainable class for mountain bike elements (class 5) of DIN EN 17406:2021 and ASTM F2043-13.
With the launch of the Barkeeper, BikeYoke has additionally made out there a high cap, named the Topper, additionally of a one-piece design that eliminates the necessity for a separate metal bolt. The Topper is claimed to weigh lower than 5g, suits any M6-threaded star-fangled nut, and retails at $14 USD / 14€ .
The ultimate piece to the puzzle comes within the type of a neat little element known as Aimy, that doubles up as a steerer clamp and a headset spacer. Aimy provides 8mm of stack top, however in contrast to an everyday headset spacer, it is usually capable of clamp to the steerer. This implies while you take away your stem to scrub out the star nut space of the steerer, the fork ought to stay in place hands-free.
The BikeYoke Aimy is machined from aluminum, that includes a chrome steel clamping bolt and can match any commonplace 1 1/8“ commonplace steerer tube.
It additionally makes for a really helpful indicator when re-aligning the bar after a crash. The stem will typically rotate concerning the steerer throughout a crash, even when the clamp bolts are tightened to the precise torque suggestion, leaving the rider spending an inordinate period of time making an attempt to get the whole lot lined up completely once more.
The BikeYoke Aimy spacer ought to, nevertheless, keep put. So, assuming you put in the Aimy spacer accurately first time round, it is best to be capable to use it as a helpful visible cue when realigning your stem and bar. The Aimy weighs a claimed 8g and retails at $16 USD / 16€.
Pricing & Availability
The BikeYoke Barkeeper stem is on the market now in a 35mm clamp diameter solely, with lengths of 35mm, 45mm and 55mm. All retail at $89 USD / 89€ with commonplace metal bolts. Spend an additional $25 USD / 25€ to loosen up with Ti bolts.
