Putting 1'1/8 forks in to tapered head tube

mickus
mickus Posts: 199
edited March 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,

So I am putting my 1'1/8 forks in to my new tapered head tube frame until I can afford new forks.

I have bought one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hope-Tapered-1-5-to-1-1-8-Reducer-Crown-Race-Brand-New-/281071409207?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4171295837

Sorry for the ebay link - it ws the best example I could find...

Do I need a 1.5' normal race to go on top of that or does this alone do the job?

Apologies for the noob question! I'm very new to this tapered lark.

Cheers,

Mike

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Am afraid not, it is designed to be used with Hope's headset. Unless you have a Hope tapered headset in there.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    You need a tapered headset still... but this is the right part to go with that, so you're half way there. Its converting your forks to be tapered effectively. Lots of choices there though. Did one come with the frame?
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    ... its odd they call it a crown reducer. Its a crown expander surely?
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  • mickus
    mickus Posts: 199
    I don't have a hope headset - just a standard integrated 1'1/8 to 1.5'.

    Is there a race similar to what I have that will do the conversion or do I just need to buy a new headset?

    The frame is a canyon nerve xc and I bought it 2nd hand with the integrated headset included.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not sure why SS thinks it won't work, all you are doing is fitting a steerer expander that you can then fit the crown race onto from your tapered headset (Hope or otherwise) from what I can see.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Hmm, I thought it was just one big Hope crown race!
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  • dusk
    dusk Posts: 583
    I use this reducer on my Hope headset, the Hope site & tech suggests it's only for an integrated headset but I'm using it with an external 1.5" cup. I see no reason why it wouldn't work with any 1.5" bottom cup as a reducer.
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  • mickus
    mickus Posts: 199
    Ok - so I just need a 1.5' crown race to go on top. I'll give it a try.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Your current one should do the job!

    Dusk maybe that's because most people would just fit a semi integrated lower bearing!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • mickus
    mickus Posts: 199
    The Beginner wrote:
    Your current one should do the job!

    Dusk maybe that's because most people would just fit a semi integrated lower bearing!

    It didn't come with a race. That's why I was hoping the adaptor would work on its own. Hopefully the LBS will have a race in stock to give it a try!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    What didn't come with a race?

    Your headset must have had a race at some time.......they are different, you need the race for your headset, no race and your probably buying a new headset and may as well have bought a reducing one.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • mickus
    mickus Posts: 199
    The Beginner wrote:
    What didn't come with a race?

    Your headset must have had a race at some time.......they are different, you need the race for your headset, no race and your probably buying a new headset and may as well have bought a reducing one.

    I bought the frame 2nd hand and the headset was included but without the race - I assume it stayed on the forks the the original owner kept.

    I may just buy a complete headset to be on the safe side and hope the adaptor works. I'll update once I have found a race/new headset.

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