So the shop that's going to do most of the build says that they "can't" have more than 4cm or so of steerer tube beyond the headset. The wrench explained the physics of lever action... I knew all that, but wasn't concerned.
I explained that I've seen lots of set-ups with a long steerer. He understood, but it's not his decision and I can talk to the owner tomorrow. Ok cool.
I offered to sign a waiver stating that I understood the issues and wouldn't hold them liable, but then he said something about Surly bikes might have an issue with it.
Would they?
Is this really an issue? Have you dealt with shops that wouldn't leave all the steerer tube on? Of if you're a shop wrench, what's your shop's policy?
I measured the steerer tube : 305mm
headtube on 54cm : 182mm
headset takes up : 20mm ?
Leaving exposed tube of 121mm... that's about 8cm more than they're comfortable leaving on.
Any feedback, insights, etc. on this would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Steve
I explained that I've seen lots of set-ups with a long steerer. He understood, but it's not his decision and I can talk to the owner tomorrow. Ok cool.
I offered to sign a waiver stating that I understood the issues and wouldn't hold them liable, but then he said something about Surly bikes might have an issue with it.
Would they?
Is this really an issue? Have you dealt with shops that wouldn't leave all the steerer tube on? Of if you're a shop wrench, what's your shop's policy?
I measured the steerer tube : 305mm
headtube on 54cm : 182mm
headset takes up : 20mm ?
Leaving exposed tube of 121mm... that's about 8cm more than they're comfortable leaving on.
Any feedback, insights, etc. on this would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Steve