Suspension advice requested

alistair137
alistair137 Posts: 3
edited October 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a Felt mountain bike with a straight 1 1/8 steerer.

1. Can I fit Shock with a tapered steerer?

2. Is there a headset for converting from a straight steerer to a tapered steerer?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    It all depends on the frame headtube.

    More info needed.

    Model and year would be a start or a clear photo of the headtube or info on what type of headset is currently fitted.


    But at a guess I would say no.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • 02gf74
    02gf74 Posts: 1,171
    alistair137 wrote:
    I
    2. Is there a headset for converting from a straight steerer to a tapered steerer?

    as you may have figure, a tapered steerer is larger diameter thant the 1 1/8 in

    you can convert from tapered to 1 1/8 but not the other way round as you would need to enlarge the lower part of the head tube which ain't possible without replacing it..

    measure your head trube - it should be larger diameter where the lower race is if it is for tapered forks - you can see that clearly here:
    giant_2010_xtc_29_ht_600.jpg
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    02GF74 wrote:

    you can convert from tapered to 1 1/8 but not the other way round as you would need to enlarge the lower part of the head tube which ain't possible without replacing it..
    yes you can hence the request for more info.

    internal headtubes can be run with an external lower headset to allow a tapered fork to be used.

    but if it would be suitable all depends on the frame and the fork as the extra stack height might not be something that would be desired.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    alistair137 wrote:
    1. Can I fit Shock with a tapered steerer?
    You may be able to fit a FORK with a tapered steerer........

    As Nick says it may be possible, it depends very much on the headtube you have now despite 02GF74's incorrect response.
    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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