Tapered steerer into a non-tapered head tube

frogstomp
frogstomp Posts: 412
edited August 2010 in MTB buying advice
Just ordered my now ubiquitous Ragley mmmBop frame so have started to muse about what bits I'm going to throw at it..

With regards to the fork, I've seen a few with tapered headtubes and was wondering:

1. Is it doable?
2. Is it worth it - ie. will the benefits of the tapered steerer still be there?
3. Do I just need a specific headset, or is there a combination of headset and spacers required..?

Comments

  • djcombes
    djcombes Posts: 63
    1. No
    2. See above
    3. See above
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    A mmbop is 1.5" headtube so yes i believe you can fit a tapered fork, you would just need the correct headset.

    Ignore the above poster.
  • TheNorthernTrain
    TheNorthernTrain Posts: 1,049
    Yup It is possible like the man above says. It is merely a case of finding the right headset.

    I seem to remember Chain reaction cycles having some in.
    MmmBop

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  • frogstomp
    frogstomp Posts: 412
    Rick Draper wrote:
    A mmbop is 1.5" headtube so yes i believe you can fit a tapered fork, you would just need the correct headset.

    Any suggestions for headsets..? The reducer ones I've seen seem to be for fitting a 1 1/8" 'straight' steerer to a 1.5" 'straight' head tube (e.g. the Superstar Grande Bambino).

    This seems to do the job.. but does anyone know if they're any good - not aware of the brand..?
  • jmj
    jmj Posts: 100
    frogstomp wrote:
    Just ordered my now ubiquitous Ragley mmmBop frame so have started to muse about what bits I'm going to throw at it..

    With regards to the fork, I've seen a few with tapered headtubes and was wondering:

    1. Is it doable?
    2. Is it worth it - ie. will the benefits of the tapered steerer still be there?
    3. Do I just need a specific headset, or is there a combination of headset and spacers required..?
    1. Yes
    2. No idea.. probably stiffer, main reason would be to take advantage of some bargain forks.. Keep seeing really cheap Tapered forks, possibly shops over stocking on something pretty rare.
    3. Yes. Maybe this one?

    [Edit - Bah.. too slow.. see above]


    J
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  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    edited August 2010
    whoops
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  • frogstomp
    frogstomp Posts: 412
    jmj wrote:
    2. No idea.. probably stiffer, main reason would be to take advantage of some bargain forks.. Keep seeing really cheap Tapered forks, possibly shops over stocking on something pretty rare.

    That was my reasoning.. better fork for less money.. if it works!
  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=41906
    Viner Salviati
    Shark Aero Pro
    Px Ti Custom
    Cougar 531
    Sab single speed
    Argon 18 E-112 TT
    One-one Ti 456 Evo
    Ridley Cheetah TT
    Orange Clockwork 2007 ltd ed
    Yeti ASR 5
    Cove Hummer XC Ti
  • frogstomp
    frogstomp Posts: 412
    pastey_boy wrote:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41906

    Cheers, that looks like an option..

    Nice 'Bop by the way.. :wink:
  • Neily03
    Neily03 Posts: 295
    Cane Creek sell top and bottom headsets separate so you can mix n match. Speak to your local Cane Creek dealer.
    Transition Covert.

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