Originally Posted by thook

thanks, andy.

it's a tig welded trek 850 antelope from the early 90's, so not lugs to screw up. and, i'm not the original owner and for sure there's no warranty to void, anymore. now, judging by the photos, the headtube has atleast 1cm of extension before the top tube and down tube joints. think it safe shaving some length off the ht would still allow the races to seat properly? i understand what you're saying by that, btw....though it hadn't even occurred to me before your mention of the issue

otoh, if a steer tube/shim idea would work (ie...nova cycles), i will blow this shaving business off entirely. heck, might just do it, anyway. i've sent three messages to the guy with the steer tube and i've not heard back from him. he's actively posting on the forum, so i would guess he knows i've messaged him. whatever, though