Race Face has released its new Turbine SL Stem, which promises high levels of versatility with a flippable design that will give you +6mm of lift or a -6mm drop.
The Turbine SL Stem is aimed at short-travel segments up to 140mm, including cross-country and trail bikes, and enables riders to prioritise efficiency or confidence depending on the orientation of the stem.
Three lengths are available: 40mm, 50mm and 60mm.
Unlike other flippable stems, the Turbine SL remains stylish in either orientation.
The Turbine SL Stem is priced at $115 / €119 / AU$179 and can be specced in six colour options: Black, Silver, Kashmoney, Orange, Red and Blue.
Variable versatility
Race Face says the variable -6mm or +6mm offset enables you to enhance pedalling characteristics on the climbs or increase the cockpit height for a better descending posture.
Having two options in one stem should mean it’s easier to tune your bike to your preferred setup.
By switching stem orientations, you can adapt your bike to different trails, racing scenarios or personal preferences without adjusting headset spacers or purchasing a new stem.
Unlike other adjustable stems, the Turbine SL maintains a seamless look whatever the orientation.
The top-lock faceplate makes for a clean cockpit, which is said to work well with over-stem bike computer mounts.
The stem is made from 6000-series machined aluminium, which Race Face says gives it great durability and lightweight performance, weighing in at 112g for a 40mm length.
Race Face has committed to the 35mm handlebar standard, and the stack height is listed as 40mm, with the clamp width 48mm.
The brand says the stem is eMTB-ready, and rates it to Use Classification 4, meaning it's suitable for trail riding.
A lifetime warranty is included, with Race Face saying this includes crashes.
