Specialized Allez Stem

seanorawe
seanorawe Posts: 950
edited July 2012 in Road general
According to the LBS site, my bike has this stem

STEM Alloy, CP bolt,12-degree, 31.8mm

Can this be adjusted?
Cube Attain SL Disc
Giant CRS 2.0

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  • t.m.h.n.e.t
    t.m.h.n.e.t Posts: 2,265
    Nope

    With shims yes, turned upside down yes.
  • seanorawe
    seanorawe Posts: 950
    Sorry Im a bit of a beginner. I dont know what you mean, so ill bombard you with information

    Here is the spec of the bike.

    FRAME Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact race design, integrated headset

    FORK Specialized FACT carbon legs, aluminium crown and steerer

    HEADSET 1-1/8" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    STEM Alloy, CP bolt,12-degree, 31.8mm

    HANDLEBARS New Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy

    TAPE Specialized S-Wrap, w/ gel

    FRONT BRAKE Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot

    REAR BRAKE Tektro forged alloy, dual Teflon pivot

    FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 2300

    REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 2300

    SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 2300 STI

    CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 13-26t

    CHAIN KMC Z-51 nickel plate

    CRANKSET Shimano 2300 compact CHAINRINGS 50/34

    BOTTOM BRACKET Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm

    PEDALS Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    RIMS Alex S480, 32h

    FRONT HUB Forged aluminium, sealed bearing, QR, 32h

    REAR HUB Forged aluminium, double-sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

    SPOKES Stainless 14g

    FRONT TYRE Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c

    REAR TYRE Specialized Espoir Sport w/ double BlackBelt, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x23c

    INNER TUBES Lightweight, presta

    SADDLE Body Geometry Riva Road

    SEATPOST New Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    SEAT BINDER Alloy, 31.8mm
    Cube Attain SL Disc
    Giant CRS 2.0
  • t.m.h.n.e.t
    t.m.h.n.e.t Posts: 2,265
    Above/below your stem on the bike there are a number of metal rings known as shims. These can be moved to raise or lower the height of the stem. The stem itself cannot change angle unless you turn it upside down or purchase a stem with a different degree of angle.
  • seanorawe
    seanorawe Posts: 950
    Get you now.

    I may have edited my previous post before you answered. It comes with spacers so im assuming they are shims. When im getting measured for the bike ill mention it to them. Im getting it in McConvey Cycles in Belfast
    Cube Attain SL Disc
    Giant CRS 2.0
  • t.m.h.n.e.t
    t.m.h.n.e.t Posts: 2,265
    If the frame is the right size there shouldn't be an issue. Chances are if you're new there will be other things to consider first before stem height or angle.

    The McConvey family are racers themselves,they won't sell you a bike that isn't right. I have the exact same bike (although 2011 and bought from McConveys too lol) and the only substantial change I made was saddle.

    But that's all in good time!

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