Originally Posted by mstateglfr

Yes, it is a very odd design that flies in the face of the current trend and average for gravel bikes. It is very much an outlier.
But everyone is different, so it will work for someone.

...and since its a low cost option, maybe many who will buy it dont know or dont care that the geometry is so wonky compared to the current trend and average.

As for spacer stacking- you can stack as many as you want on a metal steerer.
Do look into derailleur hanger availability though, just as a safety plan. The company apparently has told multiple people that they dont have replacements and have not offered up help on how to buy a replacement.