With the hopey bicycle steering damper, Downhill racers experience enhanced stability, improved cornering, and a far less fatiguing ride. This is because the steering damper absorbs the hits that throw the bike off line.

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XC riders and Roadies

share the same benefits, plus, find that the damper helps with climbing.

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Technical climbs are easier, you hold your line and won't need to step off as often.
Power climbs are more efficient, since more or your energy input is directed straight forward.

product features:  
Free return to center damping-
damping when turning away from center, no damping coming back to center.
"Accessible" on the fly damping adjustment-
damp on, when you want it or damp off, when you don't.  
Adaptable to 1-1/8" threadless headsets-
requires no modification to your bike.  
Quality Construction-  
constructed from the finest grades of aluminum and stainless steel.
Super durable design-
based on satellite dampers.  
Lightweight-
only an approximate 140grams (4.9ozs.) weight penalty
(only 125 grams for the superlite)!