You should defo keep the stack height until you're sure you won't get back ache(like you did on rigids), so you can move the ste up and down to suit. I was only joking about weight savings
:L I can't stand weight weenieing, fair enough if it's saving a decent amount but when people cut steerers to save weight it's just pathetic. Function before fashion.
No Homo Mine is 24lbs ish I think because my brothers is 24lbs and mine is lighter than his. Your bike is incredibly nice. Would love to test ride it, compare it to my rigid 24"