New frame - fork/HS question

[oldpotatoe]

Hasn't been mentioned but whichever fork you choose, make sure it's the right 'spec' for your frame's headtube angle and such, rake wise, axle to crown..etc..

[brownhound]

Originally Posted by shoota

Where are you finding a 1-1/8 - 1-1/4 fork? Those aren't exactly common. If you can use a 1 1/2 I would definitely recommend going that route.

Futura Gravel is 1 1/8 to 1 1/4.

I'm watching. I am also looking at getting a new Dean, in my case a Torreys. Currently have a steel fork/headset at 1 1/8. Am trying to figure out what to do. Getting to be fewer 1 1/8 forks left, so trying to figure out whether to go all in on 44 mm HT, old school 1 1/8, or something else?

Anyone know if there are adapters for 1 1/8 fork to larger HT?

[sokyroadie]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Hasn't been mentioned but whichever fork you choose, make sure it's the right 'spec' for your frame's headtube angle and such, rake wise, axle to crown..etc..

Yep - Dean gave me all the specs, and I can source through them - just never had a 44 mm HT and wasn't sure if 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 was the way to go. Enve has both available and Dean said either are fine and that they usually go with whichever is available. The Enve 43 rake and A/C work great.

[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by brownhound

Futura Gravel is 1 1/8 to 1 1/4.

I'm watching. I am also looking at getting a new Dean, in my case a Torreys. Currently have a steel fork/headset at 1 1/8. Am trying to figure out what to do. Getting to be fewer 1 1/8 forks left, so trying to figure out whether to go all in on 44 mm HT, old school 1 1/8, or something else?

Anyone know if there are adapters for 1 1/8 fork to larger HT?

Yes. Cane Creek, CK, FSA (and probably others) all make a lower race that will fit a 1.125 straight fork to a 44mm head tube.

[nmrt]

no one gave a thought to Tune headsets so i thought that i would.
they are reliable and lightweight and can be had for the same price as CK or cane creek. and like CK, they have many anodization choices.