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Old 06-10-14 | 03:24 PM
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amgarcia
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Originally Posted by rccardr
I don't think this is a problem unless the stem is simply too high for her. The minimum insertion line is intended to keep people from not putting enough quill into the steer tube. If you're going all of the way down into the bottom of the steer tube, clearly you have enough insertion. If it goes in 65mm or more, you should be fine.
Well, these things certainly have liberal safety factors, but I would hate to do anything but abide by the minimum insertion and have something happen to her.

What do others think?

Last edited by amgarcia; 06-10-14 at 03:24 PM. Reason: Added question.
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