3D-Printed Spacers - an Innovation by Vélobsessive
Instead of a stack of up to nine separate pieces, Vélobsessive produces the headset cap and spacers as a single 3D-printed component — custom-built to the millimeter for each rider.
Conventional road bikes typically use a stack of separate headset cap and spacers — up to nine individual pieces — to achieve the required handlebar height. Vélobsessive replaces all of that with a single, precision-engineered component manufactured using 3D printing technology.
The result is cleaner aesthetics, exact stack height, and a significantly reduced number of joints where dirt and water could otherwise ingress.
Custom-Built for Every Rider
As part of the Vélobsessive bike fitting process, the exact required build height is determined for each individual customer. The headset cap and spacer combination is then manufactured as a single piece — tailored to the millimeter. The design also supports integrated cable routing, contributing to the clean, polished overall impression that defines every Vélobsessive build.
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"I was tired of spending a lot of money on bikes that never truly fit. So I founded Vélobsessive."
Thomas Glättli
Founder of Vélobsessive & Bike Fitter
[ THE MAN BEHIND THE BLOG ]
Tired of Bikes that don't fit
Thomas Glättli is the driving force behind Vélobsessive. As an enthusiastic cyclist and dedicated amateur athlete, he was tired of compromising when it came to finding the perfect road bike. In 2019, he founded Vélobsessive with a clear goal: the rider shouldn't have to fit the bike; the bike should fit the rider.
