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1"1/4 forks...whats available?

heavymentalheavymental Posts: 2,067
edited September 2008 in MTB buying advice
I've just realised that the Pace RC31 forks I took off my '99 Klein Attitude are 1"1/4 steerer diameter. I wanted some suspension so stuck some Marzocchi Bombers in there. I've just realised that the steerer on the Bombers is 1"1/8. I've just had a eureka moment because I now know why I've always had a bit of play in the headset :roll: . I'd assumed the steerer I needed was a standard 1"1/8th.

So, what are my options? Can I shim out the Bombers somehow or do I need to try and find a pair of suspension forks with 1"1/4 diameter?

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    buy some 1 1/4 to 1 1/8" reducer cups.

    28mm is 1 1/8"

    1.25" is 31.75mm

    are you 100%
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • redveeredvee Posts: 11,922
    BETD sell headset reducers.

    http://www.betd.co.uk/items.asp?Categor ... t+Reducers
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • heavymentalheavymental Posts: 2,067
    Thanks. Sorry I've been an idiot tonight. Measured it wrong and asked questions all over the shop that I didn't need to. Feel free to delete this...and any other of my threads on the subject!

    I've obviously got something else wrong with my headset.
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