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

05 dicembre 2025

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Descrizione

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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*⏰ 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

Creato: 16 febbraio 2026

Il recensore testa lo Zeno Q-Connector V2 Pin Side Pre-pressed con tubo, un sistema di giunto idraulico che consente di interrompere e riunire i tubi dei freni senza perdita di liquido o spurgo. Lo installa su una bici con cockpit integrato e scopre che consente una rapida rimozione del manubrio (circa 5 minuti) e un facile accesso per la manutenzione della cuffia. Il sistema è compatto (6,5 mm di larghezza, ~5 cm di lunghezza) e si adatta all'interno delle cuffie. Nota che i connettori hanno piccoli bordi taglienti, richiedendo cautela, e suggerisce che uno strumento per spingere il connettore sul tubo sarebbe utile. Lo consiglia per i viaggiatori ma osserva che per manutenzione occasionale, il costo di installazione potrebbe superare i benefici.

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Pros

  • Consente una rapida rimozione del manubrio (5 minuti) senza perdere liquido freni o dover spurgare i freni
  • Dimensioni compatte (6,5 mm di larghezza, ~5 cm di lunghezza) passano attraverso i portatelaio e all'interno delle cuffie integrate
  • I freni rimangono funzionali dopo più cicli di connessione/disconnessione (testati 5 volte)
  • Consente una facile sostituzione dei cuscinetti della cuffia senza complesso instradamento dei cavi

Cons

  • I connettori hanno piccoli bordi taglienti che possono causare sfregamento; il recensore ha usato un tubo protettivo
  • L'installazione manuale su tubi corti in aree strette è difficile; richiede pinze e cautela
  • Nessun strumento incluso per spingere il connettore sul tubo; il recensore consiglia uno strumento per barb
  • Potrebbe non adattarsi a cuffie con altezza del pacco molto bassa o su telai piccoli
  • Il costo di installazione è alto: £55 per i connettori più manodopera (~£90 per 2 ore) o £100 per tubi pre-terminati
  • La durata della tenuta dopo molti cicli di connessione/disconnessione è incerta; possibile ingresso d'aria nel tempo

Dove acquistare

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

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

zenocycleparts.com
🇺🇸31,00 $
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