Originally Posted by
quicktrigger
You have probable already thought of this. But I wonder if the frame will still fit a standard headset? But then again, I guess the steerer would still be an issue. Maybe a steerer extender? I have not had my hands on one, so "what do I know?". I just know I would be seriously hostile if I couldn't adjust the fit of the bike like you have not been able to do.
If I could find a headset that has the right conical spacer, then fitting is not a problem. I was able to fit a standard 75mm stem above the bottom spacer shown in my picture, with normal spacers above. It worked, and felt fine, just looked wrong ! It probably makes me more angry to think there are dozens of these 90mm 'flow' stems sitting in a parts bin at Specialized, that would solve my problem.