Originally Posted by
Kontact
You suggested that the length cut by the factory or dealer demonstrates that it is likely safe. I'm pointing out that a manufacturer might have a 35mm limit and require 5mm of spacer in top of the stem. That equals 40mm, but doesn't mean that it is safe to put all 40mm below the stem because that would violate both restrictions.
You can't see a restriction that you didn't read.
So why didn't you suggest all that to the OP. Or is it misdirection on your part to call me out as being wrong to make up for the fact you didn't address that with your initial post?
I admit that my reply was full of sarcasm. So that's about the only thing wrong with my reply. But for a new and trusted brand name bike, one will assume it's built correctly. Or do the bikes come fully disassembled with fork removed for shipping?
There is a lot to be talked about as to the correct assembly of a threadless stem and steerer tube. Carbon steerer's do have a few additional concerns.
But since the OP did only ask if the picture looked okay, then about all I can gather from the picture says it is okay. Otherwise we'll have to have the OP take the top cap off and show or tell us what's inside and some other info.