frame & fork compatability issue

LoUiS1985
LoUiS1985 Posts: 841
edited December 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,

Can you run forks with a standard 1 1/8 steerer tube on a frame with a tapered 1 1/8 - 1.5 headtube? I f so how is it done?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42322058@N03/

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  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    Yes you can. It is done with a headset that reduces the size of the bottom race to a 'normal' size to accomodate the 1 /18 fork steerer, such as this one. (Searches for a bit, finds nothing).

    Or you can do it with a reducer bottom bearing race, such as ones used on DH bikes, 1.5 -1 1/8.

    And buy a separate top race for a 50mm headtube, for a 1 1/8 fork.

    Easy. - though I'm sure someone must make a headset for this situation :?
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • LoUiS1985
    LoUiS1985 Posts: 841
    ok i thought it was possible just didn't know how - thanks anyway
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/42322058@N03/
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Cane Creek definitely have them available.

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