BE SURE TO USE A CORRECT HEADSET SPACER CONFIGURATION Always place at least one 5mm spacer below the stem. This spacer rests on top of the bearing cover, which also must be at least 5mm in height. Alternately, do not place a spacer group that exceeds 40mm in height collectively underneath the stem. With a carbon steer tube, always place at least one 5mm spacer above the stem and below the top cap.