Dummy Headset Spacers
I'm currently out of these.
As I only sell 3-4 a year, and setting up to run a batch is a chore, they have a low priority right now.
Email me mark@bikesmithdesign.com if you want one.

These spacers are intended for builders who work without full frame jigs, and recumbent builders.

Building upright bikes without a jig, most folks install the fork to check the BB drop and/or TT slope before installing or aligning the chainstays.

Recumbent builders should always design for no more clearance than needed between the front tire or fender and the cranks. This is because it's hard to get the rider far enough back on SWBs or far enough forward on LWBs.
The best way to build the front end is to leave some extra head tube on the bottom. Then install the cranks, fork and tire (or fender) to determine how much clearance you have and shorten the HT to eliminate most of the clearance.

Of course, most of the time the spacers are used to show your latest "Work in Progress" off to your friends.

Spacers installed on fork.

Spacers are $39 with QR Clamp
Shipping and handling - $6 within the continental US.

Payment
I have a PayPal.com account, where all you need is my email address, mark@bikesmithdesign.com and your credit card number.
Personal checks to "Bikesmith Design" or Money Orders made out to "Mark Stonich" are also good.



Top views, showing quick release seat tube collar.

Bottom stack height is 13mm.

Built for 1" steerer forks.

O.D. of machined area is 1.162", to fit inside a heavy walled or slightly warped HT, before reaming.



Bottom views, showing recess for fork crown lip.

Contact info;
Mark Stonich
5349 Elliot Ave S.
Minneapolis MN 55417
(612) 824 - 2372


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