I used a stem riser to install my star nut and decided to leave my fork uncut for the season or until I'm certain of the height i want. A guy over on mtbr is usung a Syntace f119 for a 1 1/4 steerer and a shim on his uncut steerer and can now vertically adjust his handlebars on long rides an option that I find appealing and may try to copy his idea.