nox1111 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Well, Nukeproof had a headset especially for this BigBen, but it has since been discontinued.I stopped looking as I then fount the fork I need in a 1 1/8th steerer tube for an excellent price.
NotSoBigBen Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Mmmmmmm I now have this problem ....... an LBS in my area say they have a solution - lets see what they can come up with Failing that I have an almost brand spanking new Rockshox Recon TK silver 29r (in white) with 1.5 tapered steerer available - any offers Edited July 11, 2011 by BigBen
NotSoBigBen Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 On my way to collect/fit said adapter, will report back later today
kosmonooit Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Really cant see how any adapter is going to be allow you to fit a 38.1mm (1.5") shaft into a 28.8mm (1 1/2") orifice in a headtube without extensive frame modifications ie cutting off headtube and welding on larger one (miracles not withstanding) Edited July 14, 2011 by kosmonooit
NotSoBigBen Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 OK guys and girls and doubters - mission accomplished The necessary 'bit' :- http://greenfishsports.com/product/363_364_380-headsets/19361-cane-creek-cane-creek-40-series-ec44-44mm-id-bottom-assembly-15.html
NotSoBigBen Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Sorry about the quality of the pics but thanks to Graham at Cyclehub (Rietvlei zoo farm Alberton) - He was knowledgable and more importantly willing to go to the trouble of getting the part and helping to fit it. I spoke to most bike shops around JHB and it ranged from no never heard of it .... to heard about it but no idea where to get it. That includes most of the big as well as specialist shops around!
NotSoBigBen Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 The new piece, essentially and external headset bearing cup The old cop that was originally in the frame The bottom of the frame headtube with the old cup removed
NotSoBigBen Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Cup fitted Fork in place! Now just take her home and finish Tikki!
AndreZA Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Okay, that is a tapered steerer. The original question is, can you fit a 1.5" non-tapering fork in a 1 1/8 straight head tube. Edited July 14, 2011 by AndreZA
jimmy hardtail Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 No you cant. The fork wont fit in the head tube .
AndreZA Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 No you cant. The fork wont fit in the head tube . Then why does a tapered fit with that external bearing cup? Can't they run an external for the top aswell?
CAAD4 Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Cup fitted Fork in place! Now just take her home and finish Tikki! Hey Ben. Nice circus bike. Not many Merida's around that I have seen.
NotSoBigBen Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Then why does a tapered fit with that external bearing cup? Can't they run an external for the top aswell? From what I saw today you are correct sir, no reason why you can't use the same cup at the top
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