Fast turns, sprinting or horrible rock gardens, a stiffer cockpit is neccessary for fast and hard riding. But it is not done with a stiff handlebar. The handlebar itself should have some small flex for symmetrical loads to increase comfort, but onesided loads should not make the system bend.

Difference to Intend Stiffmaster: There is no Intend spacer inluded, not required and they also do not fit here. The Intend Blackline Stiffmaster is designed to use NORMAL aheadspacers.

The Stiffmaster headset IS a headset, you do not need another headset on the top to make the Stiffmaster fit

Features
Stack Height: 14mm
Compatibility: Suitable for ZS44 headtubes (IS41/42 not planned)
Bolt Torque: 3Nm
Stiffness: Up to approximately 40% more stiffness compared to standard headsets

Mfr Claimed Weight
85g weight upper shell excl. spacer