Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
Having the steerer long enough to need a spacer above the stem is a real good idea for future fitting options, independent of steerer material. All my threadless bikes have this and they are all steel steerers. Andy
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