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Tapered fork to non tapered frame
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flag PornMunky2k5
Posted: Nov 11, 2012 at 5:30 Quote
chrisispringles wrote:
PornMunky2k5 wrote:
Now you guys have got me looking if this can be done on my Santa Cruz Chameleon, I hope so

Sorry, it'll only fork on frames that take an integrated headset, your chameleon doesn't.

Arse lol
flag Spicy-Mike
Posted: Nov 11, 2012 at 10:02 Quote
I think it's so awesome on how we automatically answer "No" to some questions that we honestly think are true...like the Tapered Fork to 1-1/8". But, it just comes to show things are changing everyday, and one question that was a No yesterday is a Yes today.
flag mizta
Posted: Feb 4, 2014 at 10:16 Quote
How about specialized camber comp 26er 2012 head tube.
Any idea?
flag idriveme
Posted: Feb 6, 2014 at 12:53 Quote
Could you just get a FSA Pig and not use the top half.
flag XCMark
Posted: Feb 7, 2014 at 3:51 Quote
mizta wrote:
How about specialized camber comp 26er 2012 head tube.
Any idea?
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2012/camber/cambercomp#specs

That bike comes uses a (zero stack)ZS44 headset, though your bike came with a 1-1/8" steer fork and headset. If you replace the bottom cup with a 1.5" (external cup)EC44, you could use a tapered steer. You will also be adding 10mm to 16mm of space between your fork crown and the bottom of the headtube when using an external cup.
flag illinojus
Posted: Apr 3, 2014 at 10:49 Quote
Hey guys is it possible to fit a tapered fork to this frame ??? It is designed for 1 1/8 forks.https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/10746112/
http://www.norco.com/archives/2005/bikes05_archive.php?lang=en&id=rampage
flag Aidenfc
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Posted: Apr 30, 2015 at 15:32 Quote
Hey guys/girls, I have a Scott Genius 10, maybe 2011/2012; can the tapered fork wok in that frame?

Thanks,

Aiden
flag sklein25
Posted: Jun 24, 2015 at 16:19 Quote
Hey guys I have been reading up on this topic & believe it is possible to do, only if u have a 44mm ID at the bottom of your head tube!
I myself have measured my Integrated head tube of my '09 Ibis Mojo at the bottom to find that it's 41mm!
Does anyone know if Hope, Cane Creek or anyone else out there makes an adapter headset that would permit me to convert it over to allow a tapered steer tube fork to fit?
Frown
flag ChefJake666
Posted: Sep 10, 2015 at 12:07 Quote
wolfenstein782000 wrote:
Sorry to bring this back, but all who reply to this thread is wrong.. Reminds me of going to my local bike shop to ask this question and them insisting cannot be done and want to sell me non tapered fork instead.. I walk away .... It can be DONE. Providing you have 44mm headtube this seems to be standard for a 1 1/8 steerer.. And assuming its a semi integrated headset youre having now, you just need to change the bottom headset that accomodate a 1.5 .. I use a HOPE H-cup like this :

http://www.biketart.com/2593/products/hope-pick-n-mix-bottom-headset-cup-h-1-5-inch-traditional.aspx
flag ChefJake666
Posted: Sep 10, 2015 at 12:15 Quote
Your ingenuity could help me. Probably repeating what you said in your post but want to be sure.....
So I have 1 1/8 semi integrated headset and steerer etc..The interior Diameter is 44mm at rope and bottom. This is a race bike. I do have a Specialized down hill bike too. I just upgraded to Specialized carbon forks, unfortunately the eBay seller didn't realise they were tapered from 1 1/8 to 1/5 so now I won't to solve the problem. Anyway. So your saying a "Hope H" cup will do the job? Many thanks. '
Hope' you can help. Excuse the pun Smile
flag bikesanstuff
Posted: Sep 24, 2015 at 17:11 Quote
can anyone help I am putting together an azonic eliminator 2004/05 does anyone know if I could fit a tapered fork I would be thankfull for any help regards to all Al.
flag mybikeisalwaysbroken
Posted: Mar 16, 2016 at 17:18 Quote
i have a 2008 specialized stump jumper fsr. is the a part that i could use to adapt for a tapered fork? the frame is non tapered style. non tapered, 26" 120mm forks are very hard to come by!!!! if i could make a tapered fork work it would open up so many more options. i would be grateful for any advice. thanks
flag Saybng
Posted: Jun 10, 2018 at 21:47 Quote
Sorry to bring back an old thread, but is there any adapters if your id is 34mm/ or made for 1 1/8 fork?
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: Jun 10, 2018 at 23:26 Quote
Saybng wrote:
Sorry to bring back an old thread, but is there any adapters if your id is 34mm/ or made for 1 1/8 fork?

Short Answer is no.

Unless you know a machinist or can run a lathe. I have seen a picture of homemade adapter (couldn't find it after a brief search tonight), but it really lengthened the axle to crown, probably at determent to performance.
flag mr-winks
Posted: Jun 10, 2018 at 23:47 Quote
If you find one please post it on here i am also looking for the same thing

 


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