Rigid carbon fork for a Focus Raven 26er

Kingpingvin

Hi,

I recently bought this frame off ebay; http://www.ebay.com/itm/281234927943?ss ... 1439.l2649.

I noticed that the frame has a tapered headset meaning that I can not use my current 1/8 straight fork?
I am not good with all the technicalities.. width, length and so on :roll: So I was hoping someone could offer me any advise as to what fork I will need to buy?

Also, does anyone know what seat tube diameter the Raven has? I am eager to get it up and running fast so it would be nice to order the parts before I get the frame.

supersonic

You can use a normal 1 1/8 steerer - with the right headset or adaptor for the lower cup.

Kingpingvin

Thanks for your reply. Sounds like an excellent solution that will save my some money as well.

Kingpingvin

Does anyone know if this is the right adaptor; http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/no/e ... p-prod2043 ?

benpinnick

Only if you have a chris king headset, which is unlikely but possible of course! What you need to _convert_ your forks is this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/hope ... -prod71609.

benpinnick

PS - there are ways to buy the right headset or convert the headset (not the fork) such as that Chris king part (for CK headsets) but you need the exact right one for your headset.

defride

I've just bought the same and it's come with a reducer headset, have had a look but can't make head nor tail of which VP model it is. Would suggest you contact a Focus dealer, should be able to either supply or at least tell you the dimensions required.

Kingpingvin

Ok, thanks for all replies. I think I will stop by my LBS tomorrow an ask them if they can install the fork on the frame.