Originally Posted by rpenmanparker

But here's the thing. All the insubstantial posts recorded so far aren't the point. I mean, there is plenty of space here on the BF. No one is saying there is no room for a to-the-point post because of all the irrelevant stuff already offered. So none of that matters. The real question is, where are all the relevant posts? Why isn't anyone offering a real answer to the OP's question (except for the last post before this one)? Knowing, as you do, that I am no fan of the Venturi, you shouldn't be surprised that I think there are no relevant answers because there is no elegant way to solve the problem of the Venturi's poor fit for most people. Yes, as already pointed out, a short, tall, riser stem with a bunch of spacers will do the trick, but that simply isn't elegant or desirable for most folks. Hence, no clamor to offer that approach by the vast majority of BFers.

I want to make sure you understand I appreciate your fondness for the Venturi, and I wish you much joy from owning and riding it. Also I recognize there are others like you. Just not all that many.