Cycling and bicycle racing discussion forums.   View New Forum Topics
Today's Forum Topics

Set as homepage


Go Back   Cycling Forums > Mountain Bikes > Tech Corner - Mountain Bike
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Welcome to CyclingForums.com

You are currently viewing our website as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions. You will have to register before you can post to this thread.

By joining our free online community you will have access to post new topics, communicate privately with other cyclingforums.com members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos and access other special features like product reviews and classifieds.


1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 11-05.-2005, 01:16 AM   #1
kahnartist
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1
Default 1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

I'm new to the forum, and just picked up a McMahon Ti mountain frame at a bike swap meet. The only part on it is the bottom bracket.
I've done a few searches on the major search engines for 1 1/4 headsets, forks, and not much is forth-coming on finding this old stuff at shops.
I don't want this build-up to take YEARS!
Also, I'm trying to locate a photo of a McMahon frame...since the decals have been removed. I'd like to see what they looked like.
Any suggestions, websites, etc., would be appreciated. I frequent many, many bike swap meets in northern calif., and have 1/2 of the parts already. The front end with the 1 1/4 stuff will be the hardest to find.
PS: I'm aware I can purchase some headset adapters that will make a 1 1/4 work with 1 1/8. Also, a shop owner I do graphic design for has a Scott new old stock fork for me in 1 1/4 for FREE. (it isn't one of the recalls).
Comments/advice please!
kahnartist is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 11-05.-2005, 07:55 AM   #2
daveornee
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Suburban Chicago
Posts: 2,778
Default Re: 1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

Quote:
Originally Posted by kahnartist
I'm new to the forum, and just picked up a McMahon Ti mountain frame at a bike swap meet. The only part on it is the bottom bracket.
I've done a few searches on the major search engines for 1 1/4 headsets, forks, and not much is forth-coming on finding this old stuff at shops.
I don't want this build-up to take YEARS!
Also, I'm trying to locate a photo of a McMahon frame...since the decals have been removed. I'd like to see what they looked like.
Any suggestions, websites, etc., would be appreciated. I frequent many, many bike swap meets in northern calif., and have 1/2 of the parts already. The front end with the 1 1/4 stuff will be the hardest to find.
PS: I'm aware I can purchase some headset adapters that will make a 1 1/4 work with 1 1/8. Also, a shop owner I do graphic design for has a Scott new old stock fork for me in 1 1/4 for FREE. (it isn't one of the recalls).
Comments/advice please!

Santana Tandems use 1-1/4" headsets and stems.
You might contact them for parts or network with them for ideas.
Larger Santana dealers have stock of some of those type of parts.
eBay has listed some 1-1/4" parts in the past. You may want to scan there and leave an open search for key parts.
__________________
David Ornee, Western Springs, IL USA
daveornee is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 17-05.-2005, 07:17 PM   #3
robzilla
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4
Smile Re: 1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

Quote:
Originally Posted by kahnartist
Also, I'm trying to locate a photo of a McMahon frame...since the decals have been removed. I'd like to see what they looked like.

Well this is a roadie Ti frame and pretty old by the looks of it, but it may help:

http://www.cyclesdeoro.com/images/F...-Augenbaugh.jpg
robzilla is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 17-05.-2005, 09:02 PM   #4
gclark8
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Perth (Basso), West Australia
Posts: 3,515
Default Re: 1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

My Felt Trevisa has 1-1/4 Threaded RST forks. RST may have something.
__________________
Cheers,
George.
gclark8 is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 27-08.-2005, 02:19 AM   #5
marinti
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2
Default Re: 1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

I've got also an McMahon frame(MTB), with an 29.0? seatpostsize.

What are your MRC seatpostsizes out there?
marinti is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 29-08.-2005, 03:30 AM   #6
Rideastrong
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 145
Default Re: 1 1/4 stuff for McMahon Ti frame build

Quote:
Originally Posted by kahnartist
I'm new to the forum, and just picked up a McMahon Ti mountain frame at a bike swap meet. The only part on it is the bottom bracket.
I've done a few searches on the major search engines for 1 1/4 headsets, forks, and not much is forth-coming on finding this old stuff at shops.
I don't want this build-up to take YEARS!
Also, I'm trying to locate a photo of a McMahon frame...since the decals have been removed. I'd like to see what they looked like.
Any suggestions, websites, etc., would be appreciated. I frequent many, many bike swap meets in northern calif., and have 1/2 of the parts already. The front end with the 1 1/4 stuff will be the hardest to find.
PS: I'm aware I can purchase some headset adapters that will make a 1 1/4 work with 1 1/8. Also, a shop owner I do graphic design for has a Scott new old stock fork for me in 1 1/4 for FREE. (it isn't one of the recalls).
Comments/advice please!
You can get reduction cups for the headset to bring it back to 1.125".

or you can get a Chris King that is designed for 1.25". If it were me i would just buy a Chris King HS and take that free fork call it a day.

http://www.beyondbikes.com/bb/ItemM...51&MatrixType=1

Last edited by Rideastrong : 29-08.-2005 at 03:41 AM.
Rideastrong is offline  
Reply With Quote

Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT +10. The time now is 03:02 AM.


Powered by: vBulletin Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2001 - 2006 cyclingforums.com

Links to websites we like:
Pezcyclingnews | Cyclingnews.com | Wine Zone | iinet