Spanish Company Gemini Announces €650 1-Piece Bar & Stem
PRESS RELEASE: Gemini
For riding, for every ride story, for every race, for the challenge to do things better, for creating components that break the rules, for merging engineering and design with the latest technologies, for our handcrafted process, for using the best materials to bring each of the components we design to the limit, for making them with our own hands in Barcelona -This is Gemini.
Gemini Pollux: 30mm stem version
The team: Roland and Jose Baides
Two brothers, passionate about cycling, with years of experience designing and manufacturing some of the most incredible bikes on the market, we have decided to use all the knowledge we have acquired over the years to create something new, without any restrictions - wanting to create the most advanced components focused on competition with the highest possible quality.
POLLUX, KÄSTOR and PRÖPUS are the stars of GEMINI. Our stars, represent more than 3 years of development to achieve the best performance. We have optimized the size and characteristics of each and every one of the carbon fiber layers to make the most of their qualities, together with our unibody design that helps reduce weight.
POLLUX
Gemini Pollux: 50mm stem version
Pollux, the first integrated monocoque handlebar for downhill is designed to give you more control in the most demanding descents with a record weight and incredibly high stress resistance.
GEMINI POLLUX Details
• from 255gr. to 275gr.
• 810 mm. width
• Designed for 62-64º head tube angle
• 20 mm. rise
• 5 degrees upsweep
• from 255gr. to 275gr.
• 810 mm. width
• Designed for 62-64º head tube angle
• 20 mm. rise
• 5 degrees upsweep
• 7 degrees backsweep
• 20, 30, 40 and 50 mm. stem length
• 4 Torx titanium screws included
• price 650€.
KÄSTOR
Gemini Kästor: 30mm stem version
KÄSTOR, designed for Enduro, provides geometries that no other handlebar offers, with maximum integration, thanks to our unibody design that brings more strength with less material.
GEMINI KÄSTOR Details
• from 235gr. to 245 gr. (+5gr. cap)
• 810 mm. widht
• Designed for 64-67º head tube angle
• 20 mm. rise
• 5 degrees upsweep
• from 235gr. to 245 gr. (+5gr. cap)
• 810 mm. widht
• Designed for 64-67º head tube angle
• 20 mm. rise
• 5 degrees upsweep
• 7 degrees backsweep
• 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 mm. stem length
• 3 Torx titanium screws included
• price 650€.
PRÖPUS
Gemini Pröpus: 80mm stem version
PRÖPUS, designed specifically for XC, is a lightweight and very strong handlebar with racing geometry, to lower your center of gravity and bring you extra control.
GEMINI PRÖPUS Details
• from149gr. to 159gr. (+5gr. cap)
• 740 mm. width
• Designed for 67-70º head tube angle
• 0 mm. rise and -12 mm.
• 5 degrees upsweep
• from149gr. to 159gr. (+5gr. cap)
• 740 mm. width
• Designed for 67-70º head tube angle
• 0 mm. rise and -12 mm.
• 5 degrees upsweep
• 7 degrees backsweep
• 50, 60, 70 and 80 mm. stem length
• 3 Torx titanium screws included
• price 650€.
UNIBODY DESIGN
The strength of the GEMINI handlebars is not comparable with that of a conventional handlebar. Thanks to the unibody design, to its optimized layup and to the manufacturing process it offers an unbeatable weight vs strength ratio.
NO ASSEMBLY STRESSES
By not having to attach the handlebar to a stem, less stress is generated which avoids the accumulation of forces and deformations that can cause the carbon fiber layers to delaminate.
By not having to attach the handlebar to a stem, less stress is generated which avoids the accumulation of forces and deformations that can cause the carbon fiber layers to delaminate.
STRESS DISTRIBUTION
The continuity of the material between the stem and the handlebar spreads stress distribution over a larger area, increasing the final strength.
The continuity of the material between the stem and the handlebar spreads stress distribution over a larger area, increasing the final strength.
GMN SECTION
The circular cross-sections perform equally in all directions which is why we have developed the GMN section with two basic purposes: decreasing hand fatigue arising from vibrations and forces, and increasing reactivity and control when turning.
VERTICAL ABSORPTION
By reducing the vertical section we have achieved an increased absorption of vertical impacts and vibrations which translates to less hand fatigue and being able to maintain higher speeds.
By reducing the vertical section we have achieved an increased absorption of vertical impacts and vibrations which translates to less hand fatigue and being able to maintain higher speeds.
TURNING REACTIONS
By enlarging the horizontal section we have managed to increase the rigidity of the handlebar against any force exerted by the rider when turning which translates into more direct and reactive steering controls.
By enlarging the horizontal section we have managed to increase the rigidity of the handlebar against any force exerted by the rider when turning which translates into more direct and reactive steering controls.
INTEGRATION
Our integrated cap design hides the nuts, leaving only a hole through which to insert the tool to tighten the headset.
Our integrated cap design hides the nuts, leaving only a hole through which to insert the tool to tighten the headset.
Testing in Whistler - Photo: Boris Beyer
HANDCRAFTED IN BARCELONA
What cannot be seen is as important as what can be seen. The manufacturing process is key to obtain the best performance and for this we have had to develop our own processes, designing all the necessary tools for manufacturing.
In order to manufacture high-quality products, we have developed a specific bladder for every handlebar size, which allows us to adapt it perfectly to the handlebar shape and obtain a perfect fiber layup, avoiding the formation of wrinkles and resin pools that weaken the bars. We use a “sandwich” structure, using twill as the external and internal layers to increase its resistance to delamination from impacts, and a unidirectional carbon fiber core that ensures getting the best mechanical and structural properties from the fiber.
There are many types of carbon fiber, but If you want the best performance you must use the best. That’s why we use the best intermediate module carbon fiber that currently exists on the market, Mitsubishi MR70.
Manufacturing in Barcelona allows us to control the entire process selecting all the materials we use to guarantee the highest quality and reducing the environmental impact generated.
HOURS AND HOURS OF TESTING
Our components are not light simply because we have decided to remove material. The whole development has been validated by strict resistance tests, simulating in the laboratory, very aggressive use. We have surpassed the most demanding tests in the industry, well above the requirements of the ISO standard. We have also spent a large number of hours field testing over the last 3 years, where the characteristics of each handlebar has been developed.
The GEMINI handlebars are the result of years of development in the tireless search for perfection and maximum performance to create competition-level products where every detail is taken care of. Maybe that’s why they do not look like anything you’ve seen before.
Testing in Iceland
You can pre-order on our website www.ridegemini.com. The first handlebars will be dispatched from mid-June, you can follow all the news on our Instagram, Facebook and website.
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Roland Baides: What if we fuse 2 parts unnecessarily while at the same time reducing the utility of both parts?
Jose: Not even a dentist would go for that.
Roland: What if we charge more that the cost of 5 sets of said parts?
Jose: Just when I think you couldn't get any stupider you go and say something like this . . . . . . and totally redeem yourself.
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If anyone is interested, we've built $23k dh bike few years ago on vitalmtb forum, pretty sure we could make it worse now
They are $1200 a side. So I got four pairs.
The markup on everything is hugely high, with most people buying for 60%+ less over the border in Germany and paying the import duty.
and then go all in and ride it b2b against a $2500 jeffsy or spectral and report back.
and why not throw a "mid pack" $5k right in there too. each bike has to be double the price of the previous one reviewed.
shootout, shootout, shootout!
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CONS:
- Price
- Lack of adjustability
- Price
- Carbon fibre is basically dolphin murder according to some people.
- Price
The product is beautiful and looks well thought out and constructed but with each bike being different the bar stem combo may not work right with each bike so this becomes an Item somewhat only useable for one bike if you are super particular of your cockpit setup for each bike.
Boutique for sure... but maybe a little too Boutique?
Or a handlebar that you'll replace after a year because it's a handle bar, and they're wear items. JFC.
None of this matters if people can't afford your product. The bars look great and I can see improvements over what is on the market now but when you came to that price point you should have stopped and said lets look at reducing cost before entering an already over priced market. I would rather by ebay carbon and brake myself off then spend almost $760 USD on a bar stem combo. This really disappoints me because I like the product just not the price.
a decent bar and stem combo from a top manufacturer you are looking at around £150 which means you can buy 3.8 barn and stem set ups for the price of the Gemini version, so in reality, it isn't that expensive compared to what you see on the trail quite regularly in the form of other components. I won't be buying one personally but when it is using reasonably new and expensive technologies it's almost an affordable price. Bearing in mind that R and D costs will be spread over fewer units compared to the thousands of Fatbar carbons that Renthal will shift every year.
i'd be more upset that an x0 DH rear mech will set you back £235 quid when a Zee variant can be had for less than £50 but you still see plenty of x) stuff on the trails.
people WIll buy these bars because people like to have stuff like that. and fair play to them!
Thank you for aiding me and clearing that up. Now that I know that it's not that expensive, I'll take one of each.
Hey didn't Syncros do this already? Suddenly their $330 asking price doesn't seem insanely out of touch, just regular out of touch.
A pretty solution to a non existent problem with the disadvantage of loosing any adjustability. You gotta be real desperate to burn that money to buy one of these.
Even if you got the disposable income to burn on one of these, one good crash and the thing is done. I´d rather replace a 100$ bar 7 times and ride a new one each season than get 7 seasons of riding out of one product with a history of crashes.
But maybe this whole mtb thing has taken off to the spheres of golf and polo where i just can´t comprehend things anymore.
Which is all good, there's a place for these products in any market (like those $40,000 skis with 14 karat gold bindings), but PLEASE market this as the completely unnecessary luxury item that it is instead of belittling the industry with this "performance" hooey. It makes us hate our own sport.
but how do you even have fun in the woods without knowing that your bar/stem combo is integrated, lightweight, and as expensive as custom dental work? you must have no fun riding at all.
hey, check out Vital's review of a sub $2500 bike (Spectral) that they said was awesome.
"bro watch out! you're gonna scuff my new carbon bar/stem combo. this sh*t was expensive."
I'm okay w/ 40mm but only 780mm? So many people on 800mm bars now. I think they'd sell well and can't imagine it's much work for Syncros to get an 800 version in the works. Not everyone's gonna pay over $300 for one but drop it to msrp $299 and it'll sell.
Just curious what resin they use. I thought Unno uses a thermoplastic, don't they?
It's also related to why so many LBS are struggling and closing at the moment.
Low-mid ticket items are being hammered by customer direct and chain-shop brands right now, so when shop's response is to go cheaper and cheaper, there's only going to be 1 winner, and unfortunately 1 loser.
The smart LBS will figure out that the better way to direct business is to aim at the other end - the upper end of the price spectrum. It's more scary, but it's actually (relatively) safer. You'll never see a £600 handle bar in Halfords.
It's also a true that in economic tough times, the rich people are far less affected
No, it might not be rational, and yes, you might feel that it's better to spend your money elsewhere. But people got different priorities and different size wallets.
Personally I think it's a great looking product, so cool to see it hit the market. Expensive or not.
They are super sleek and nice - just not for me or my bank account.
The last few I've seen only start at 35/40mm (Scott, Syncros)
I will wait to see how many people bitch about it before I put $165 Euros down.
Wait WTF $650 Euros!??
f*ck that, I want to see Months and years of testing over 3 years.
@theminsta imagine over torquing these
Saw +600€ for bar/Stem Combo --> LOL!
Otherwise I do not understand why all these "hater" comments, almost all brands manufacture in China, Taiwan, etc. Where employees have not the best job conditions, a bad salary and then, companies take advantage of the first world to sell it at other prices.
Why are you all as critic as you are? They are passionate for bike world and have bet for do something at an excellence level. Ergonomy and product development for many years have take them to this.
Here are my reasons, I do not understand why you all are like this, I also cannot afford it, but you cannot depreciate their job.