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No, but Vickster has. You corrected her.
And if you have been there, surely you know that Myanmar is just over the border, and tribes are not bounded by borders.
How many spacers?
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And if you have been there, surely you know that Myanmar is just over the border, and tribes are not bounded by borders.
They're spread across northern Thailand and Myanmar, with the Myanmar Kayan being a sub-tribe of the Karen (or something like that) - there are lots of groups in the region, with various names.
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Going to get it cut to here, there is now loads of play in the headset and front forks, they move a lot! Will this be resolved once the forks are cut and everything tightened? I’m abit worried I’ve done something as I’ve never experienced that much movement of the front forks and headset before! 
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Play is probably quite normal provided you have the bearing cap components still in the right place and order with the expander wedge in place. It is the top cap that takes up the play when nipped up (NOT TIGHTENED!) and to test this before cutting the EDIT: stem steerer tube you can put the removed spacers back above the stem and tighten things up then ride the bike to make sure you are happy with the position.
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When you cut the steerer tube it needs to be 3-4mm below the top of the stem clamp so the top cap has clearance to pull down and remove the play without bottoming out on the steerer.
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Rustybucket
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So I haven’t buggered it up then? Taking it to the bike shop tomorrow to get cut
Thanks for your help!
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There's no rush. You can ride it around and play with the amount of spacers above/below the stem clamp for a while until you are certain you have it dialled in at the best place for you.
If it's a 1 1/8" steerer, then why not use a clamping ring at the bottom - then you can play around with spacers and stems without having to disturb your bearing preload - like wot Sheldon Brown did: Threadless without spacers - despite the title, you can still use spacers 
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ColinJ
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Was is a Chopper?
I didn't have to wait as long as I expected to ... I spotted the bike outside a cafe in Hebden Bridge today and asked the owner if she would mind me taking a picture of it. Here you go ...Add another foot or so to a Chopper stem and the handlebar would be getting close to the bar height I saw!
PS Next time that I see the bike I will take a photo of it.
I would be a bit worried about braking on sharp descents because of the forces that the bars would exert on the adjustable stem-extension combination, but I have seen the bike around this area for about 15 years now so it seems to be safe enough.
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I've seen a guy with a similar set up on the odd sportive round here. It doesn't look the best, but if it allows them to ride due to back/other problems then fair play. I suppose they will get used to the different handling characteristics over time
#edit Talk of the devil, saw the guy today near Driffield on today's ride, but sadly didn't get a pic
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That depends if it's an actual winter bike, or a crap weather bike
I’ve also got a crap weather bike for spring and summer!
Globalti
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Surely, if you need that much seatpost and steerer exposed and such a long stem (120mm?) you've bought a frame that's at least one size too small?
