Levo Gen 3 Changing stem on 2022 turbo Levo expert

[Rockyw]

I want to change out the 50 mm stem on my 2022 Turbo Levo expert, for a 35 mm Deity stem. In my manual it shows a top cap and bolt on top of the stem, but my bike has tool in the top cap, and no bolt. Is the top cap bolt underneath the fork yoke on this bike, and if so, how tight should it be ?

 

[salko]

Yes, it's the bolt below the steering tube. It should be just tight enough you properly preload the headset bearings to have no free play before you tighten the stem bolts. After stem bolts are tightened to spec torque, you tighten below bolt again somewhere to 3-4Nm to secure it...

 

[Trail Blazer]

I did it to my Levo 22 Pro S5. Im 6.1 185 cm and it changes the ride dynamics to the better

 

[Rockyw]

Stem changed out, and it suits me fine, not so stretched out on the bike, and quicker steering.

 

[Bakewell Blue]

Hi guys. Late on this but I’m thinking of swapping out my Levo stem too, think it’s a 50/55. What spec stem did you buy for the 35mm reach? Cheers

 

[Haveland]

Hi guys. Late on this but I’m thinking of swapping out my Levo stem too, think it’s a 50/55. What spec stem did you buy for the 35mm reach? Cheers

Luckily, this is one of those standard things on bikes. For the most part, you need to know what length you want and what bar clamp width you are running (there are really only two sizes) To my knowledge, all Gen 3 turbos run a 35mm bar clamp.

So you'd be looking for something like this -- Stem

You might also need some stem spacers to get the proper fit but I swap stems all the time lately and never need to fuss with that anymore.

There are also things like Rise, Stack height, bar width, and clamp width, but I've found it pretty standard on modern bikes. Older bikes or more XC-focused bikes rise become a thing.

 

[Oakhills]

I went with an Industry 9 stem because it was the shortest at 32mm with a 5 degree rise or fall for a 35mm bar diameter