Tapered headset reducer

rockmonkeysc
rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
edited June 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Im getting a new frame which has a tapered headset but my forks are straight 1 1/8".
Is there a reducer I can fit or will I need a new headset?
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  • PornMunky2k5
    PornMunky2k5 Posts: 10
    Yeah hope do the reducer costs about £9 from chain reaction or you can get the reducer bottom cup from hope too
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Does it need to have a hope headset or will it fit an integrated Cane Creek headset?
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  • PornMunky2k5
    PornMunky2k5 Posts: 10
    I wouldn't have thought that it would have fitted the cane creek but I'd ask chainreaction or hope themselfs

    If not the bottom section of the hope headset is about 30 quid
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    Just bought one my self.
    The hope adapter fits any headset as they are standard diameters, i found it tricky to find in stock. Got it from here in the end: http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p40159/Hope-T ... ?ss=587470
  • BG2000
    BG2000 Posts: 517
    An alternative to the Hope reducer is a dedicated convertor crown race.

    When I bought my Giant Trance (designed for tapered forks), I was sold a special crown race that fitted on my 1-1/8" forks and straight onto the lower 1-1/2" headset bearing. It only cost £9.00. It was a Giant part, but it could be that Cane Creek make their headsets ?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hope-Bike-Cyc ... 5aeea8fabb

    Fits on a 1/18th fork and creates a crown race seat of taper size, so use with any headset.
    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.

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