Depends. If you put on your topcap does it bottom out on the steerer tube? If so…no bueno
egosumlex on
Without commenting on the amount of spacers above the stem, I’d say you need more of a gap between the top cap and steerer tube to properly preload the headset.
pauadiver63 on
It depends on your top cap. Some need around 3mm of spacer above the steerer, others work best when the steerer is basically flush. Tighten down the top cap and make sure theres no play in the headset, making sure to tighten the top cap before the stem screws (tightening stem screws first can mess with preload).
Rickydada on
It’s probably okay but would just torque the topcap down to see if it hits the steerer like the other commenter said. However I personally would def be cutting that down a bit – would make me worried about crashing and taking that to the chest. This is prob me just being paranoid but worth considering.
fnbr on
I think you have too many spacers above the stem for comfort.
I also would prefer another 2mm or so above the steerer. That doesn’t look like enough space.
TheWitness37 on
As long as the top cap sits flat with the top spacer and doesn’t contact the steerer tube it’ll work. I’m hoping this is for experimental stack purposes otherwise cut that steerer tube down. In the event of a crash that will be the first thing to contact your chest or pelvis and that’s no bueno
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Depends. If you put on your topcap does it bottom out on the steerer tube? If so…no bueno
Without commenting on the amount of spacers above the stem, I’d say you need more of a gap between the top cap and steerer tube to properly preload the headset.
It depends on your top cap. Some need around 3mm of spacer above the steerer, others work best when the steerer is basically flush. Tighten down the top cap and make sure theres no play in the headset, making sure to tighten the top cap before the stem screws (tightening stem screws first can mess with preload).
It’s probably okay but would just torque the topcap down to see if it hits the steerer like the other commenter said. However I personally would def be cutting that down a bit – would make me worried about crashing and taking that to the chest. This is prob me just being paranoid but worth considering.
I think you have too many spacers above the stem for comfort.
I also would prefer another 2mm or so above the steerer. That doesn’t look like enough space.
As long as the top cap sits flat with the top spacer and doesn’t contact the steerer tube it’ll work. I’m hoping this is for experimental stack purposes otherwise cut that steerer tube down. In the event of a crash that will be the first thing to contact your chest or pelvis and that’s no bueno
Would never..