Originally Posted by
TromboneAl
Wouldn't that be true no matter how I increase the height? IOW, for a given handlebar position, whether achieved with a sharply angled stem or a tube extender, I'd figure that the forces would be the same (Not arguing, just trying to understand).
Your logic is right on! The thing is - if you only use the original fork, standard steering stems and follow the manufacturers guidelines - there`s a predetermined limit you can achieve.
As soon as you start using extenders - you can achieve more height and bypass those limits. The internal gooseneck style extender will definately be a better option than the extenders that clamp over the tube. It`ll probably let you add less height.