# Shock-Absorbing Handlebar Stems The ShockStop Absorbs Bumps and Vibrations On City Roads By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handlebar-stem References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/shockstop-suspension-stem-review/45618/) & [redshiftsports](https://www.redshiftsports.com/shockstop/) The ShockStop is an intelligently designed bicycle handlebar stem suspension accessory that is designed to absorb energy when you're riding over bumps tin the road. While shock-absorbing handlebar stems are perhaps most closely associated with [mountain biking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra), the ShockStop is targeted towards regular [road biking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mavaro), which is why it isn't designed to completely eat up massive hits but is rather capable of swallowing minor bumps and vibrations. This handlebar stem makes a clear difference to your ride, gently absorbing vibrations associated with asphalt roads. The system is currently available for preorder for a price of $109, a significant saving over the eventual expected retail price of $139. By reducing your forearms' own impact as a result of vibrations and bumps, the ShockStop helps you move faster while reducing your chances of suffering [numbness and fatigue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shock-absorbing Bicycle Components:** There is room for innovation in creating more bicycle components like handlebar stems that absorb shocks and vibrations to improve the rider's experience. - **Urban Biking Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create more products that make urban biking more comfortable, more accessible and more practical. - **Sustainable Biking Solutions:** As more people switch to cycling as a mode of transportation, there is an opportunity to create sustainable biking solutions, such as shock-absorbing handlebar stems made from recycled or biodegradable materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can invest in research and development of new biking technologies that improve biking experiences and performance. - **Urban Mobility:** Companies that specialize in urban mobility can develop more biking products and services to improve the overall urban biking experience for commuters. - **Sustainability:** Companies that focus on sustainability can invest in developing and marketing biking products made from eco-friendly materials that have a lower environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shock-Absorbing Urban Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bicycles.md) - [Vibration-Absorbing Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltdrive-ebike.md) - [Bump-Absorbing Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-motorbikes.md) - [Functional All-Terrain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diverge-str.md) - [Aftermarket Air-Spring Skier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox.md) - [App-Enabled Bike Handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar.md) - [Patented Vibration-Reducing E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamica.md) - [Shock-Absorbing German E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deft-9.md) - [Handsfree Canine Cyclist Leashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bicycle-leash.md)