Originally Posted by
Mr IGH
I wonder if it's an issue with the available lug angles, seems like sloped TT bikes are welded.
I actually emailed soma about this and this was their response.
The problem is the limited selection of lugs these days. To get a longer head tube you'd need an extended lug like this
http://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle-...ended-TOP.html
At the time we produced the bike there was no such thing. For the time being we are stuck with a lot of spacers.