When I ordered my Litespeed frame, fork and headset package deal from Colorado Cyclist in 2006 I specified that the steerer was to be left full length and I would cut it to size when I completed the build. I had to argue with the order taker quite a bit to convince him I really wanted it that long and that I knew what I was doing. He was afraid I'd leave the steerer (1-1/8" carbon) dangerously long as Easton's maximum recommended spacer stack under the stem was 50 mm. I assured him I wouldn't need that much.