{"id":227218,"date":"2020-01-17T21:14:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T20:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=227218"},"modified":"2020-01-21T07:48:20","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T06:48:20","slug":"tested-joystick-cockpit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/tested-joystick-cockpit\/","title":{"rendered":"[Tested] Joystick Cockpit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Perhaps you have yet to hear of Joystick Components, but if you&#8217;re a fan of Loic Bruni, or Finn Iles, chances are you&#8217;ve seen them accomplishing feats such as winning World Champs aboard a Joystick cockpit. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Curiosity about the product led us to get our hands on a full cockpit for Winter testing. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Read on for out thoughts on the Analog bar, Binary stem, &amp; Imprint grips from Joystick Components.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8671.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8671.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8671-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8671-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Specs &#8211; Analog Bar<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">31.8 (Tested) &amp; 35mm clamp sizes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Width &#8211; 800mm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Rise &#8211; 20mm (tested), 30mm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bend &#8211; 9th<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Upsweep &#8211; \u00b0 6<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Weight &#8211; 223 g &#8211; 20mm, 212 g &#8211; 30mm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Full Carbon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">$ 165 USD, \u00a3 129.99<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The bars use Joystick&#8217;s signature &#8216;Analog Carbon&#8217; meaning they&#8217;re based off a mold and design unique to Joystick, that&#8217;s designed to enhance ride control and dampen vibration from trail feedback.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8668.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8668.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8668-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8668-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Clean and distinct lines on the handlebars help massively with stem alignment, both horizontally and vertically.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8667-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A clean but unique aesthetic seems to be Joystick&#8217;s MO as all their products are in black color-ways, something we&#8217;re a huge fan of.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8673.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8673.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8673-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8673-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Specs &#8211; Binary Stem<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">31.8 (Tested) &amp; 35mm clamp sizes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">35 (Tested) &amp; 50mm lengths<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Weight &#8211; 125 g (35mm)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">0 \u00b0 laughed<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">40mm Stack Height<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">$ 119 USD, \u00a3 89.99<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8672.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8672.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8672-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8672-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Binary stem has a large clamp \/ bar interface, and a clean zero gap design for the top two bolts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8663.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8663-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8663-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Binary stem is fully CNC&#8217;d and uses Joystick&#8217;s &#8216;8-Bit Alloy&#8217; a blend of alloys that supposedly combined, creates the strongest and best feeling stem.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8676.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8676.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8676-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8676-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Specs &#8211; Imprint Grips<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">132mm long<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">31.8 single locking clamp<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">closed bar ends<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">$ 25 USD \u00a3 19.99<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8675.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8675-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8675-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Imprint grips are made from a durable yet tacky compound that we found to be soft on the hands. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The single clamp is carbon friendly and easy to install.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8664.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8664-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8664-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On The Trail<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8538.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8538-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8538-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We were immediately impressed with the ride quality the Joystick cockpit offers. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Analog bar&#8217;s 31.8 clamp makes for a stiff, but responsive feel, and seemed to dissipate vibration greater than an alloy equivalent. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We cut the Analog bar down to 790mm, and felt that was the best length for our local trails. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Weight falls right in at that of the competition, and the up \/ backsweep numbers are fairly neutral.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8454.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8454.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8454-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8454-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Binary stem served to be a good match for the Analog bars, setup and fitment was very easy. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The short 35mm length worked well for our larger bike to keep a nimble front end. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Well done CNC work, and precise bolt locations made for a worry free stem that never moved from it&#8217;s place, or loosened up. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A great weight to strength ratio makes the Binary stem a top choice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8492.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8492.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8492-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMC_8492-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Imprint grips, made a, well made an imprint on us! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After the first few rides, we grew to really enjoy the grips. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Typically we&#8217;ve got a select few favorite grips (Sensus mostly), that seem to find their way onto all of our bikes. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Most grips have an &#8216;off the shelf&#8217; design, and usually don&#8217;t bring anything new to the table, but the Imprint grips on the other hand, have some thought behind the ribbed, single clamp design. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The rubber compound falls right in the sweet spot of not overly dense, but not soft and sponge-like, while the small ribs are the perfect depth for hanging on to.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Overall<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After some time riding the Joystick cockpit as a whole, we found the parts are clearly designed by riders, and are made with an attention to quality. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sure athletes and teams need a paycheck, but the likes of Loic Bruni simply don&#8217;t put up with parts lacking a high level of performance. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you&#8217;re looking to spruce up your front end with some stealthy and attractive parts, Joystick components are certainly worth your consideration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">More at: <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ridejoystick.com\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Joystick<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you have yet to hear of Joystick Components, but if you&#8217;re a fan of Loic Bruni, or Finn Iles, chances are you&#8217;ve seen them accomplishing feats such as winning World Champs aboard a Joystick cockpit. Curiosity about the product led us to get our hands on a full cockpit for Winter testing. Read on for out thoughts on the Analog bar, Binary stem, &amp; Imprint grips from Joystick Components. 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