I have a new frame and fork. Its a Flyte SRS-3 and the fork is an all carbon Reynolds Ouzo Pro. The guy at flyte gave me 4 small spacers that he says add up to 1" which he says is the max for spacers before the stem goes on. Does everyone agree? or could I go a little thicker on the spacers to rise the stem up just a little more? The Reynolds fork owners manual that came with it makes no mention of this by the way.
The manual does, talk about how to cut the steer tube to size with a hacksaw fitted with a ceramic tile blade. It says to cut the fork off 3mm below the top of the stem. Is this a DIY job? Would you do this step in the home workshop? I'm a little reluctant to take my Chinese made Flyte bike frame to the LBS for fine tuning because they'll immediately see what I'm up to and possibly chastise me for not going with one of their more reputable brands.
Thanks for your insights folks.
