"Nick Payne" <
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> Or for a cheaper solution, get a pair of headtube reducers that press into the headtube to allow
> you to use any 1-1/8" headset.
I've used the 1 1/4" to 1 1/8" headset reducer inserts. They work great! No creaking, headset fit
perfectly. No problems at all, and saved me a ton of time and money searching for a 1 1/4 fork
(basically non-existent these days).
That's your solution. QBP has them in their catalog. Not sure of the mfr's name (was it
Wheels Mfr'ing?)
-Barry
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> "Paul Southworth" <
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> > In article <
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> > >I have one of Cannondale's road frames (from the early 90s?) with a 1
> > >1/4 head tube. They sold these with a alu fork and I'd like to keep my fillings so am looking
> > > to replace it with a 1 1/4 carbon fork. Anyone know where I might find a carbon fork this
> > > size? Thank you!
> >
> > I wonder if the Chris King Devolution headset will work in that frame. You might ask them or a
> > dealer to find out for you. If so then that would let you use a 1-1/8" fork which is really the
> > best solution. It will maximize choice and opportunity to find good fork deals.