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

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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