LazyLab Posted December 2, 2011 Share I am getting a new 29er frame with a taper headset and have a fork with a straight steerer tube. I know that you can fit an adaptor to get the fork to fit into the 1.5in headset. What are the downsides (if any) in using such a setup? I know that with a taper tube comes additional stifness, but is it worth the R5,000 to upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted December 2, 2011 Share Imho, no. It's not worth buying another fork. Just get a stepped headset. Cane creek and Chris King both make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 2, 2011 Share +1 on Thug's suggestion. Theres a veritable minefield of headsets that can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted December 2, 2011 Share try to sell your old shock and buy a similar tapered one on da hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyLab Posted December 2, 2011 Share Any technical reason for that comment? They are not that easy to find on the hub, but I have considered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted December 2, 2011 Share Had the same issue with my new fork! Got a stepped head set, and 1000km odd later, no issues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 2, 2011 Share If you in a hurry (as I was) get an adapter (I had a frame with a 'normal' steerer and tapered fork though)Â I tried to 'sell and buy' but that didn't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 2, 2011 Share Any technical reason for that comment? They are not that easy to find on the hub, but I have considered it. No reason. Might possibly be a slight increase in stiffness, but the stepped headset will make sure you have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyLab Posted December 2, 2011 Share Thanks for the feedback; stepped headset it will be. I suppose I will reconsider if a good deal comes along - as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted December 2, 2011 Share Any technical reason for that comment? They are not that easy to find on the hub, but I have considered it. Patience was the key, got a great deal, so I could sell the old one for a good price, thus quick sale. I never try to make money out off such deals, but rather pass the deal on to a fellow hubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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