Originally Posted by
idiq
Looks nice, what hubs are those open pros laced to? Be a ***** and remove that right lever (the actual lever) if you have them to ride on the hoods (that is, leave the hood). Maybe cut down the fork by a spacer? It's likely putting some negative stress on that headset...
Hubs are Phil Wood, low flange front 28H. Rear is 32H high flange.
I am going to look into removing the lever, but if it's a pain I'll just leave it since it does not rattle and gives me something to flip whenever I want to jam with the tunes.
Would love to remove some of the spacers, came stock that way. I really don't like it like that, but it seems the frame is designed so they didn't have to use a tall head tube but knew most people wouldn't want a 10" drop to the bars. As it is now, I have a 3" drop which is exactly what I need. I suppose I could get a high rise stem and knock it down some if I run in to problems. I've no experience with stress to the headset so don't really know what to expect. The steerer tube is carbon and I wonder if that will hold up to the grinds up long hills over time?