"Cane Creek's new HCR stem, headsets, and spacers solve the hassle of fully integrated hidden cables by not quite fully integrating them. We got a glimpse of a not-quite-so-integrated setup with it last summer at MADE, but now you can actually buy it. Instead of hiding everything completely inside your stem and spacers, the HCR system gets open slots in the front of the spacers and under the stem."
"Bikes are going all-in on fully integrated and hidden internal cable routing through the headset these days - mechanics be damned. It's hard to argue with the clean look and aero gains on modern road, TT & gravel race bikes. Or even the lack of cables in the way of bikepacking setups. But integrating everything also makes cockpit adjustment or simply removing a handlebar to pack a bike for travel a huge hassle. Not to mention the added complexity of replacing a headset bearing."
Cane Creek's HCR system uses a stem, headsets, and spacers with open slots and an under-stem cable channel to tuck cables semi-hidden yet accessible. The stem is forged and machined alloy with a removable 4-bolt faceplate and an open cable channel beneath; cables can be routed fully internally if a bar opening exists or guided under the stem or through a removable bridge guide. Front-of-spacer slots let cables be tucked out of sight while remaining reachable for adjustments or service. Brake lines still pass through the upper headset bearing, but cockpit adjustment, handlebar removal, and bearing replacement are less onerous. The system is described as premium, lightweight, and affordably priced.
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