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    Potentially a very dumb question here so I apologise in advance if so

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    1. xTails0328x on

      Hey, yeah you should be able to do that no problem from my understanding. Someone more knowledgeable may be able to give some more info, but you should be good to go.

    3. cjfi48J1zvgi on

      Yes.  Usually The description  says something like +/- 17 deg to indicate it can be used in either orientation 

    4. outpostvitesse on

      yes you can! Its quite easy, and they’re designed to be reversible. Just make sure your have a place to steadily rest your handlebars without kinking cables, and make sure that while you secure it your headset is seated properly.

    7. cjfi48J1zvgi on

      Here is a good website that compares two stems and the effect on height and reach:  http://www.yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php

    8. Kooky_Narwhal8184 on

      You also don’t need to spend that much money to get a functional equivalent… Unless the Zipp logo visibility is the function you are aiming for…

    9. Vivid_Professional74 on

      A -17° actually puts you at close to 0° when on a 72/73° head tube angle. So it’s a nice aesthetic choice where your stem and top tube are both level. Functionally though, flip it over and save your neck and back. This also lessens your reach and you might consider going up 10mm from your current stem.

    10. InnocentGun on

      Yes. You. Can maybe even get one of their “OS” 1-1/4” stems which come with an angled reducer for 1-1/8” steerers, so you can get an additional 2 degrees out of it.

      Alternatively, the Service Course (non-SL) comes in. +/- 25 degree model…

    11. evenbigger_jellyfish on

      Yup I’ve got a negative stem on my gravel bike that way I can always just flip it on long bikepacking trips if the neck/shoulders start to act up. Never had to yet but it also just looks cool the way it is.

    12. __lnnrt on

      Technically, yes.
      Morally? No.

      Just kidding. Should work. Very pricy option, but I love those Zipp stems. IMO for alloy this is the nicest stuff you can get out there! I’ve got a 110mm I can swap for 6 and -6 degree.

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