Originally Posted by
Kontact
I don't understand the function of all those spacers on a threaded steerer. For there to be any height advantage, you have to have the quill stem expander wedge pressing against the inside of the steerer threads - and that has never been considered safe.
Originally Posted by
Kontact
I didn't assume anything. You supplied the explanation that the stem ended much higher than it does, and I commented on your explanation. And your explanation was quite convincing, including the part about a small diameter spacer tube supporting the threads from busting out.
But I was also making the general point that nothing is gained by adding such a spacer. The builder could have simply extended the headtube by the same amount, which would have allowed you to use any stem up to its minimum insertion line, rather than having to observe a totally different minimum that you have to measure out - as shown by the black tape.
I'm glad your bike isn't dangerous, but you only have yourself to blame for this interaction. Other folks PM'd me about having had the same conversation with you in the past.
BS, you clearly stated that "you HAVE TO HAVE the quill stem expander wedge pressing against the inside of the steerer threads - and that has never been considered safe."
when you had no idea what was really going on.
What was gained is the balance of HT extension and spacer instead of an even more freakishly long HT that IMO, the only one that matters was already long enough.
I can't imagine why you would care how I built this frame, the HT was already very long so we added the spacer as it has been common practice for a long time in certain cases such as this.
Hetchins did this and was the inspiration, these were done by Creekside but Hetchins also did it.
Hetchins Duel
Also can't imagine why anyone would care so much to PM you about my bike. I'm fully aware it is not everybody's cuppa but I can tell you that it gets plenty and mostly very positive reviews all the way around, where ever it goes, period, hands down.
And while I took it to an extreme, it works great, solved a problem with zero risk and turned out exactly how I wanted it to.
You shouldn't worry about it as it doesn't concern you in the least, despite your misguided opinion to the contrary.