# Roval Alpinist stem on an Epic?

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**Created:** [August 18, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663 "2026-08-18T20:54:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Molesworth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/molesworth/32/93739_2.png) [@Molesworth](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Molesworth)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663/1 "2026-08-18T20:54:10Z")

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So…

For fit and comfort more than anything else I’m swapping the bars on my Epic Evo (2023) to a 31.8mm Thomson bar.

I ride XC /(very) light trail… wheels rarely if ever off the ground.

If I use a Roval Alpinist stem will I die…..?

Cheers all!

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**Author:** ![jn92](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jn92/32/135122_2.png) [@jn92](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jn92)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663/2 "2026-08-18T21:18:03Z")

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> [@2026 XC Bike & Equipment Thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-xc-bike-equipment-thread/112034/15):
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> I might finally commit this year to cutting the steerer…

Pretty sure I‘m still alive most days.

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**Author:** ![eddie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/eddie/32/129850_2.png) [@eddie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/eddie)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663/3 "2026-08-18T22:08:56Z")

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I’ve used road stems on my XC bike in the past.

> [@Molesworth](#):
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> If I use a Roval Alpinist stem will I die…..?

☝ That I can’t answer, though..

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**Author:** ![Bdchunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bdchunk/32/7757_2.png) [@Bdchunk](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bdchunk)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663/4 "2026-08-19T01:01:52Z")

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I’ve been using that stem on my Epic 8 for the last few years, no issues so far!

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**Author:** ![spinnnout](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/spinnnout/32/15455_2.png) [@spinnnout](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/spinnnout)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663/5 "2026-08-19T09:44:06Z")

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I’m sure it’ll be fine..

..but if you want extra assurance along with the low weight, similar looks and are looking at the -6 (and not -12), the Cane Creak GXC might be worth a look.

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**Author:** ![KonaSS](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/konass/32/7725_2.png) [@KonaSS](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KonaSS)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/roval-alpinist-stem-on-an-epic/114663/6 "2026-08-19T10:25:25Z")

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The answer is always Kalloy Uno stem. Light, cheap, available in many places.