This Gadget Saves Time & Money - Zeno Q-Connector V2 Hydraulic Hose Coupling System
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This Gadget Saves Time & Money - Zeno Q-Connector V2 Hydraulic Hose Coupling System

The Cycle Workshop

5. Dezember 2025

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Beschreibung

There are clear advantages to running an integrated bar & stem. This includes aerodynamics, clean aesthetics & increased stiffness. However, this modern solution also comes with new issues. The main two being the ability to pack the bike down for shipping, and the increased time and labour involved in servicing the headset.

In this video, I take a look at the all new Zeno Q-Connector V2 Quick Coupling System, to see if it can help in solving the problem caused by the integrated bar and stem.

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ZENO Q-Connector Coupling Systems (Please note, the V2 featured has not been released at the point of publishing this video)
https://zenocycleparts.com/collections/q-connector-bicycle-hydraulic-quick-coupler

No. 22 Bicycle Company (Bikes featured in this video)
https://22bicycles.com/

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The Cycle Workshop is a fully insured independent cycle repair business based on the Staffordshire/Cheshire border, specialising in the repair and maintenance of road and gravel bikes. The workshop is owned and run by Jon, a lifelong cyclist, who shares knowledge and tips through this YouTube channel.

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*⏰ Timecodes ⏰*
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - The problem
01:15 - About Zeno
01:42 - What Is A Coupling System?
01:53 - What makes the Zeno Q-Connector 2 Different?
02:37 - A Demonstration of how the Zeno Q-Connector works
03:39 - Discuss how I installed
05:20 - Re-Install the handlebars
05:26 - Do the brakes still work?
05:40 - How do you buy it, and what does it cost?
07:28 - My Personal Opinion
09:35 - Outro

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Zeno Q-Connector V2 Pin Side Pre-pressed with hose

Zeno Q-Connector V2 Pin Side Pre-pressed with hose

Erstellt: 16. Februar 2026

Der Rezensent testet den Zeno Q-Connector V2 Pin Side Pre-pressed mit Schlauch, ein Hydraulikkupplungssystem, das das Trennen und Wiedervereinigen von Bremsschläuchen ohne Flüssigkeitsverlust oder Entlüften ermöglicht. Er installiert es in einem Fahrrad mit integriertem Cockpit und stellt fest, dass es ein schnelles Entfernen des Lenkers (ca. 5 Minuten) und einen einfachen Zugang für die Headset-Wartung ermöglicht. Das System ist kompakt (6,5 mm breit, ~5 cm lang) und passt in Headsets. Er bemerkt, dass die Anschlüsse kleine scharfe Kanten haben, die Vorsicht erfordern, und schlägt vor, dass ein Werkzeug zum Aufschieben des Anschlusses auf den Schlauch hilfreich wäre. Er empfiehlt es für Reisende, merkt jedoch an, dass für gelegentliche Wartung die Installationskosten die Vorteile überwiegen können.

KI-Zusammenfassung

Pros

  • Ermöglicht schnelles Entfernen des Lenkers (5 Minuten) ohne Bremsflüssigkeitsverlust oder Entlüften der Bremsen
  • Kompakte Größe (6,5 mm breit, ~5 cm lang) passt durch Rahmenöffnungen und in integrierte Headsets
  • Bremsen bleiben nach mehreren Steck-/Trennzyklen funktionsfähig (5 Mal getestet)
  • Ermöglicht einfachen Austausch des Headset-Lagers ohne komplexe Kabelführung

Cons

  • Anschlüsse haben kleine scharfe Kanten, die Reibung verursachen können; Rezensent verwendete Schutzschlauch
  • Manuelle Installation an kurzen Schläuchen in engen Bereichen ist schwierig; erfordert Zange und Vorsicht
  • Kein enthaltenes Werkzeug zum Aufschieben des Anschlusses auf den Schlauch; Rezensent empfiehlt ein Barb-Pushing-Werkzeug
  • Passt möglicherweise nicht in Headsets mit sehr geringer Stackhöhe oder an kleinen Rahmen
  • Installationskosten sind hoch: £55 für Anschlüsse plus Arbeitskosten (~£90 für 2 Stunden) oder £100 für vorkonfektionierte Schläuche
  • Langlebigkeit der Abdichtung nach vielen Steck-/Trennzyklen ist ungewiss; Lufteintritt im Laufe der Zeit möglich

Kaufen

Zeno Q-Connector V2 Pin Side Pre-pressed with hose

Zeno Q-Connector V2 Pin Side Pre-pressed with hose

zenocycleparts.com
🇺🇸31,00 $
Geprüft vor 6 Tage