Future Shock Mod?
10-13-19, 11:16 AM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Mystic, CT
Posts: 1
Bikes: Specialized Sirrus Elite Carbon
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Future Shock Mod?
Just purchased a Specialized Sirrus Elite Carbon and was wondering if it's possible to mod a non-Future Shock stem. It doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to add a Future Shock to a normal Specialized front stem but has anyone tried this? I emailed Specialized before buying the bike asking if they would mod it and was told they do not customize their bikes. Can anyone provide any insight on this...Class, anyone, anyone????
10-13-19, 07:49 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Southwestern Ontario
Posts: 5,126
Mentioned: 22 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1581 Post(s)
Liked 1,189 Times
in
605 Posts
The FS system has nothing to do with the stem. It is a cartridge that is installed directly into/onto the steer tube, using a specially-dimensioned steer tube + collar system; the latter is used to preload the headset bearings. The stem simply clamps onto the cartridge body, not the steer tube as per usual.
Imo, trying to retrofit FS to a Sirrus Elite would be more trouble than it's worth, if it would work at all (very unlikely), and would of course utterly void any warranty. Not surprised at Specialized's response; they most certainly wouldn't agree to "mod" your bike in this way or help you to do so by supplying parts or instructions, if for no other reason than product liability.
Full disclosure: owner of a '19 Sirrus X Comp (w/FS).
Imo, trying to retrofit FS to a Sirrus Elite would be more trouble than it's worth, if it would work at all (very unlikely), and would of course utterly void any warranty. Not surprised at Specialized's response; they most certainly wouldn't agree to "mod" your bike in this way or help you to do so by supplying parts or instructions, if for no other reason than product liability.
Full disclosure: owner of a '19 Sirrus X Comp (w/FS).
10-13-19, 08:51 PM
#3
I never finish anyth
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Western KY
Posts: 1,114
Bikes: 2008 Merckx LXM, 2003 Giant XTC mtb, 2001 Lemond Alpe d'Huez, 1997 Lemond Zurich, 1989 Cannondale ST, 1988 Masi Nuovo Strada, 1983 Pinarello Turismo
Mentioned: 63 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 294 Post(s)
Liked 137 Times
in
86 Posts
If you're looking for a shock-absorbing stem, there is one available. It's called Redshift Shockstop. There are many reviews for it - google will show you several.
This might get you the result you're looking for without irrevocable changes to your bike.
This might get you the result you're looking for without irrevocable changes to your bike.
__________________
Dale, NL4T
Dale, NL4T
Likes For speedevil:
