I posted some pictures a few weeks ago of the parts on added to my Capo:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=123176

I rode that setup until yesterday when I wanted a lower profile so i flipped the stem over and I think I'm almost there.

What I would like to know now is whether or not i can get rid of the headset spacers somehow.

I don't know how dumb a question this is but, are the spacers necessary due to the length of the fork? Do I simply have to move them on top of the stem to drop the handlebars down?

Preferably i would like to get rid of them all together.

Still learning...

Thanks!

P.S. The white chain is actually holding up quite nicely. The grips are getting pretty dirty though.

I posted some pictures a few weeks ago of the parts on added to my Capo:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=123176

I rode that setup until yesterday when I wanted a lower profile so i flipped the stem over and I think I'm almost there.

What I would like to know now is whether or not i can get rid of the headset spacers somehow.

I don't know how dumb a question this is but, are the spacers necessary due to the length of the fork? Do I simply have to move them on top of the stem to drop the handlebars down?

Preferably i would like to get rid of them all together.

Still learning...

Thanks!

P.S. The white chain is actually holding up quite nicely. The grips are getting pretty dirty though.
Yes you can place them above the stem.

To remove them you would have to cut the steerer tube.

TF

Hmm, cut the steerer tube...

So...that would be a bad idea...? Is there anyone who could handle that task?

It is not that hard to do yourself. I used a pipe cutter and it did the job fairly well-after filing it down a bit. But your LBS (local bike shop) could do it for you. I would suggest riding around with the spacers there for a bit to ensure you really want to cut it down, and how far. Its always easy to remove the spacers and length of the fork, but darn near impossible to put it back.:p

cutting the steerer is a common task. take it to your LBS.

but before you do, at the very least i suggest you put the spacers on top of the stem and ride it a while. you can remove steerer, but you can't put it back.

better yet...rather than going for a 'lower profile', i suggest you get a proper fit based on things like actual body and bike dimensions. yes, it costs money. no, it might not result in an FGG-worthy look.

[edit: what the last guy said...as i was typing.]

I don't know anything about bike fitting and, except for exaggerations, I seem to be comfortable however my bike is set up.

How do you go about fitting a bike for yourself?

One bit of advice, however.

Most bike/fork manufacturers recommend that you leave at least one 5mm spacer below the stem. No spacer and you create "point loading", i.e., all bending stress is concentrated right at the point on the steer tube between the stem and the top of the headset. A spacer spreads the load.

Not so critical with steel steer tubes, a bit more with alloy, and crucial with carbon fibre.

You don't have that many spacers to begin with so try the advice given to put them on top of the stem before you decide to cut it. As far as cutting it goes I would just let your LBS do it unless you have the tool to cut it straight. My LBS charges $10 so I would advice you take it to yours.
Fitting can be done online to get a proximate measurement, you will be told its best to have it done by a pro but it has worked out for me so far.

http://www.wrenchscience.com/Default.aspx
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

Good luck