ProTaper’s mission since its inception has been to maintain its products at the forefront of performance, guaranteeing the athletes who use its products an experience in the saddle befit of champions. The new D_VICE stem is another example of this philosophy applied to our DH stem solutions. Consistently looking to improve our best products, the DH stem underwent exhaustive development using stress analysis software to identify where excess material could be removed without affecting stiffness. The final version that came from R+D as well as World Cup athlete validation. Its fully connected lower plate and trussed upper plate create a stiffer, stronger interface to the legendary Manitou Dorado. With 10mm vertical spacers included, the perfect adjustment for any athlete looking for the best cockpit solution is easily within reach.