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Anthony new member Reged: 05/18/05 Posts: 7 Loc: California Headsets & steerer tube length       07/08/05 11:22 PM (64.165.70.121) Edit   Reply   Quote   Hi. I recently purchased a Calfee Dragonfly & built it up using an Alpha Sub Q 3 fork that I had on a Kestrel. Unfortunately the steerer tube is somewhat short in the Calfee & so my fork doesn't go through the entire stem (it's about 1/4 inch off). (Surprisingly the Kestrel allowed for a spacer). My bike shop built the bike & said it's on the edge of what he would consider workable. I use a Ritchey stem and have recently purchased a 3TTT stem because it has a lower stack height. I'm considering a 'shorter' headset than my Chris King. The shortest I've found is Rudelli's: Misura 1" Code: Cod. 02.01.220 Useful working height: 30,5 mm (ridotto) Material: Avional Weight: 98g Technical notes: Internal self-locking nut, patented “Misura” system, with tapered ringnut, which when tightened inside the cap, reduces the working height and guarantees more secure tightening, also with Magnetic Control System. Of course I can't find anyone in the US that sells this. Should I be bothered by the 1/4 issue? I don't weight much & haven't had issues so far, but in the back of my mind is the thought. Thanks. Post Extras

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