Titanium hardware on a stem tells you something about where the engineering priorities landed. The Roval Alpinist Stem uses Ti bolts not as a cosmetic flourish but as part of a weight reduction strategy that brings the 110mm length to 110 grams. That's light enough to matter on a climbing build without requiring carbon construction and the associated price premium. The 7075 aluminum body gets there through 3D forging and CNC machining—processes that allow material removal where structural demands permit while maintaining the stiffness that handlebar-to-steerer connections require.

The size matrix here deserves attention if you're dialing in fit. Seven lengths run from 60mm to 130mm, covering everything from aggressive race positions to more upright endurance setups. Three rise options—6, 12, and 17 degrees—expand that range further, letting you fine-tune stack height without piling on headset spacers or flipping stems upside down. That combination of length and angle options means you can probably find a configuration that matches your fit requirements rather than compromising because the stem you wanted only came in one angle.

The 31.8mm clamp diameter fits standard road bars without adapters, and the polished black finish keeps the aesthetic understated enough to work with most framesets. The classic lines avoid the chunky look that some lightweight stems develop when designers get aggressive with material removal—the Alpinist maintains traditional proportions while hitting weight targets through material choice and manufacturing process rather than visual drama.... Read More