Fork steerer width

chrisash86
chrisash86 Posts: 34
edited June 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
hi can use a traditional fork headtube ( 1/18th) in a tapered frame?

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Yes with the right headset.
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  • chrisash86
    chrisash86 Posts: 34
    I have a hope one in at the min set up for a 1.5 fork do I need a different cup?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    you will need a suitable crown race.

    which i believe hope do which allows you to use the existing lower cup.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Hope do a convertor (on ebay) which will fit where the crownrace would on your fork and then takes the tapered lower crown race.
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