I need some help please!

robotsuk

hey, i brought a pair of forks that have a 1 1/8 steered tube and my head set can only take 1 inch steered tube, sorry im new to biking, please help me

Thanks

Kris

z000m

is the headset already fitted to the frame? if so the forks are not suitable

robotsuk

well its like the hole what you push your forks through

ride_whenever

Stop, think,

1 1/8th inch peg, 1 inch hole. It isn't going to work.

Try and return the forks, then try and get some decent 1" forks from ebay.

robotsuk

can i have the tube cut off and another one replaced by an engineer?

nicklouse

no. New fork or new frame.

ian_worby

well you could yes, but thats like saying you want to chop of your hand and replace it with your foot

robotsuk

what do you mean by that?

z000m

he means there would be no point

robotsuk

oh by the way the steerer tube can be removed from the triple crown forks, could i get a new tube and use shims or something like that????

nicklouse

robotsuk wrote:

oh by the way the steerer tube can be removed from the triple crown forks, could i get a new tube and use shims or something like that????

NO. not possible. the crown is a different size.

NEW FORK OR NEW FRAME.

but for giggles what fork? and how much did it cost?

ian_worby

as someone said above, i meant there's no point, yes in theory it could work but it just wouldn't be safe

if they're triple clamps you COULD possibly get a new set of crowns that take an 1" steerer but the chances are slim and the cost just not worthwhile

The Spiderman

I strongly reccomend that you take a look at www.parktool.com or take bike and forks to a decent bike shop for advice,before you go any further.