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08-03.-2007, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Newbie Bike Build Question
Hi,
I am new to this, so be gentle. I have just bought a s/h frame off e-bay. It is thought to be a specialised. It has a headstock of 34mm (1 and 3/8") inner diamater. What size of fork is required, 1" or 1 1/8"? Any further advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Cheers Paul |
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08-03.-2007, 09:12 AM
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Re: Newbie Bike Build Question
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Forks with 1" steerers are generally used in frames whose headtubes have an inner diamter of 1 1/8" -- you can "shim" a 1" headset to fit in larger frames (~$28US for a PROBLEM SOLVER headtube reducer [aka "shim"]). Road bike? Get Campy shifters ... MTB? Manitou forks are not recommended ... rebuilding (when needed) is unsatisfactory compared with rebuilding other brands. FOX forks/shocks if you can afford it. |
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09-03.-2007, 07:11 AM
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Re: Newbie Bike Build Question
Thanks Alfeng. Much appreciated.
Cheers Paul |
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09-03.-2007, 11:22 AM
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Re: Newbie Bike Build Question
Whats whith the manitou bashing? Mine are fine, in fact each time I've opened them up to ckeck oil level and condition they've been great.
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09-03.-2007, 11:51 AM
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Re: Newbie Bike Build Question
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For the money, you can get better ... you know, slightly OT, but some people like FORD cars, too ... I certainly wouldn't take a Manitou fork off a bike that had them, already ... Check back with a report AFTER you have actually rebuilt them, once (vs. checking the oil level). |
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12-03.-2007, 01:51 PM
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Re: Newbie Bike Build Question
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I have Manitous on my Schwinn as well... not bad.. then again I am not a diehard rider. |
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