1 1/4" Threaded Headset

johnny-marrone
johnny-marrone Posts: 21
edited June 2009 in The workshop
I'm converting my 1990 vintage Marin Eldridge commuter into a fixie and need a new headset. I can't find a new, reasonably priced (£30ish), threaded 1 1/4" headset anywhere. Does anyone know where I can get a reducer so I can use a 1 1/8" headset?

The current headset has been in since new and I use the bike everyday - I've put new ball bearings in a few times but now it's definitely at the end of its life.

thanks

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    BETD Think you'll be hard pressed to find a decent 1 1/4" headset these days, especially threaded.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • johnny-marrone
    johnny-marrone Posts: 21
    excellent - thanks for the link
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    pop into your LBS's and have a chat. you may be surprised what is in the back room.

    reducers are easy to get as well. but then new headset and fork and possibly stem/quill etc etc...
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Not positive but I believe some tandems are still built to use the 1 1/4" threaded HS. I know Dia Comp still makes one, Shimano maybe still sells the old Deore style in that size. I've seen a few on the U.S. Ebay site for around 20 quid or less new so I'm sure you could find one in the UK. http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=headse ... &_osacat=0 Do a google for 1 1/4" threaded headset. Should turn up some possibilities.

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