• Maybe I should expand to 28mm and 'guards.

    Can't think of a good reason not to. Even if you don't (always) use the capacity, the option has to be a boon.

    Similarly, why is a quill stem even a consideration? Massive PITA, an inferior solution (from an engineering POV) and anachronistic, which overrides any aesthetic consideration (which I would argue anywhay). What size headtube are you using?

  • I agree. Not keen on them at all. I'm not sure what constraints will be on me in terms of headtube sizes and fork choice - so I'm trying to leave an open mind. Also wonder how a 1 1/8 stem will look with relatively skinny tubes, and fear the lack of choice with 1" stems.

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