Serotta Heads-Up headtube extender... any issues?

[thehighend]

Before I cut the steerer tube on my new $300 carbon fork, I'm investigating how I might keep my bars higher. With a carbon steerer tube, I'm limited with stack height and I'd like to have a bit more.

I learned that Serotta makes a headtube extender in 1" and 1-1/8" sizes. I'm thinking about buying... are there any issues I should be aware of when using these things?

[PoppaWheelie]

I have one on an old frame with no extension...seems to work fine. However, once you press a headset bearing cup into one you'll go through hell to get it out (the cup, that is).

[C5 Snowboarder]

how about a new stem that has a higher angle to it like 15° - 20° range. most are ± 6° range... :beer:

[Johnny P]

I bought a used 1998 Serotta Ti frame with an extension on it and it works just fine. No problems at all.
JP

[thehighend]

Thanks for the input. Does installing an extender hurt the frame in any way, i.e., can the extender later be replaced with a headset cup?

[dave thompson]

The Serotta head tube extenders haven't been available for some time now.

[Louis]

Does installing an extender hurt the frame in any way No.




can the extender later be replaced with a headset cup? Yes