[6thElement]

The headtube is not tapered just because of the integration of the brake line

Correct. ACR, so 1.5" bearing top and bottom for cable tourism.

 

[iRider]

Correct. ACR, so 1.5" bearing top and bottom for cable tourism.

I wish they would find another solution for this. Also other manufacturers are guilty of putting this large head tubes on slim looking ti frames. Solutions like the new system from Comumbus hopefully will change this in the future.

 

[Pesqueeb]

 

[CBJ]

Nice looking bike!