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ROB DS
My only complaint is that my neck does get stiff after 15 miles or so of riding, if I was a tad more upright (1"-2") perhaps this would eliminate the problem? The steerer tube appears to have a bottom spacer with a red line on it, this piece is about 1 1/4" long. I would like to raise the handlebars about 1" or so but I believe the tube is maxed out, would this require incorporating an extender or angle change? When I take the bike into the shop for the last warranty service I thought I would investigate my options.
Without seeing at least a profile shot of you in your riding posture its really hard to say what the stiff neck is coming from. Getting a little more upright is the easiest thing in the world: swap the stem for one which is either shorter, steeper, or both. That may or may not address the issue though. Are you shoulders down with back and neck strait, or do you feel like a hunchback?