Newbie Bike Build Question

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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

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.lYou'll want a fork with a 1 1/8" steerer.

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.

Thanks Alfeng. Much appreciated.

Cheers Paul

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.

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.I wouldn't consider it bashing ...

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).

I wouldn't consider it bashing ...

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).
I have Manitous on my Schwinn as well... not bad.. then again I am not a diehard rider.