Originally Posted by ISeeDeadHuffies
One other thing to consider, if the threads extend too low. You should not install a stem whose clamp extends into the threads.
That makes no sense. You're talking about a quill stem, right? If so, the threads are at the top and any stem will extend into them. Furthermore, on a frame as small as mine, the stem actually goes all the way to the bottom of the fork if you put it in all the way. My stock one would bottom out with about 1/8" to go.
Or did you mean the stem should go PAST the threads? If so, I should be safe. The clamp is like 2-3" down and I put it in most of the way.