Do you need a small spacer between stem and headset?
Just wondered if it was a performance/reliability thing or just to save the paint.
All the above is just advice .. you can do whatever the f*ck you wana do!
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how would it save the paint?
it all comes down to fit."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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If you have a Trek, then the answer is Yes on some models.
Without a spacer the steerer can crack/break.
Details from your well informed Trek dealer.
Only some models require this.0 -
Official bike mechanic answer is: follow the fork manufacturer's recommendations.
Unoffical answer is: bike manufacturers have to cover themselves. Plenty of people ignore the recommendations, but do so at your own risk.0 -
Do you mean spacer above the stem? Opinion is divided on this but seems a reasonably good idea to have one to stop the top of the stem compressing the top of the steerer. Maybe makes no difference but a 5mm spacer on top doesn't look that offensive so what's the harm?0