Originally Posted by
joejack951
.... However, a 40mm spacer stack on a carbon fiber steerer is a bit scary. I can understand wanting to go with an aluminum one based on that point.....
I doubt if the 40mm of spacers is of concern at all. The carbon steerers I've read specs for are 40-50 mm, and if that's true for his fork, he's within spec. and therefore shouldn't change to aluminum on that account. Of course he should check the spec on his fork to be sure.