I’m with Andrew on the -2 headset… that will make a noticing difference. It’s too bad you can’t lower the fork. I don’t think 4mm of stem above the steer tube is a serious concern as long as the clamping bolts are below the top of the steer tube (but maybe get a 2nd opinion on this)
I’d also be on the lookout for a used 2016 or newer Kona honzo ST frame- they are longer and slacker with a low BB. If you could sell your frame for $150 and buy a honzo for $350 that might put you ahead of other parts changes with a bike that fits you a lot better. I believe 2017 and beyond honzo got a 450 reach for the medium. They use a tapered headtube so you would need a headset, but everything else could transfer. You could do a -1 headset on the honzo but for Texas 67-68 HA is probably just fine when paired with a longer reach. I’m in NW Arkansas and I still ride and love my Medium 2016 ti honzo SS with a 130m fork.
March 30, 2022, 7:53 p.m. - Vincent Edwards
I’m with Andrew on the -2 headset… that will make a noticing difference. It’s too bad you can’t lower the fork. I don’t think 4mm of stem above the steer tube is a serious concern as long as the clamping bolts are below the top of the steer tube (but maybe get a 2nd opinion on this) I’d also be on the lookout for a used 2016 or newer Kona honzo ST frame- they are longer and slacker with a low BB. If you could sell your frame for $150 and buy a honzo for $350 that might put you ahead of other parts changes with a bike that fits you a lot better. I believe 2017 and beyond honzo got a 450 reach for the medium. They use a tapered headtube so you would need a headset, but everything else could transfer. You could do a -1 headset on the honzo but for Texas 67-68 HA is probably just fine when paired with a longer reach. I’m in NW Arkansas and I still ride and love my Medium 2016 ti honzo SS with a 130m fork.