Lexon routing through spacers… am I missing something?

[alfiomotrambo]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently using the Lexon Thin Line https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005009076837103.html and there’s one thing I don’t fully understand.

From what I can see, the cables are routed internally but they actually pass through the spacers, not just the headset. Because of that, if I want to change the stack height for bike fit, it seems like I have to disconnect and redo all the cables every time.

This is where I’m confused: is this really how it’s designed to work, or am I missing something in the setup?

I get the clean look and aero benefit, but from a usability point of view it feels like a big compromise. I wouldn’t have designed it like this.

Anyone else using it? Is it basically a “set it once and never touch it again” system, or is there a smarter way to adjust it?

[Serge_K]

if the spacer opens sideways, you can adjust. If not, you need to re-cable.
On the listing, the spacers do look solid. More likely than not, they aren't. It would be aggressively retarded as a design choice.

Generally, people have sacrificed bike fit and usability for aesthetics. Especially if you use a bike shop for tweaks, it's becoming luxurious to ride a bike that fits you, because changing a stem can cost the price of car.

[Ultramic]

Yes it's a crap design but easily remedied. It's just a thin plastic divide which you can easily cut away (or at least enough for a hose to pass through) and file down to get it smooth. It won't impact the way the spacers interlock or fit.

[Pedaldancer]

The spacers have been designed by someone who has no clue about real life..

I used a  grinding tool to adjust the spacers so that you can take them off without re-routing the hoses.
It doesn't affect the stability of the spacers. And it's easily done.