Orbea Rise removal of knock block

[ForMartha]

I've removed the stupid integrated headset and the knock block.
I don't see the cable twisting or breaking and I believe it was made not to tear the cable inside.
I believe I don't need it, but I want to hear from your experience - can I do it? any impact?

 

[Weeksy]

If you can turn your bars past 90 degrees without any issue on the fork crown or the levers hitting the frame, then there's no issue.

 

[ForMartha]

I can, I just wonder why it was done at first place. I'm running the a large Rise

 

[Weeksy]

Usually 'because it's cheaper'

Trek on the Fuel range did it because the fork crowns hit the frame, so they put a rubber bumper there and a knock-block headset. Don' know why Orbea did it. My 23 Rise doesn't have it.

 

[ForMartha]

I have the MY2023 and it’s there. Do you own an alloy version?

 

[Weeksy]

I do yes.