velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
Does a 1&1/4" headtube roughly indicate a frames age as I think this is a size not in common useage anymore or are frames still made in this size ?
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1& 1/4" Headtubes
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but use a CK devoloution headset to reduce this down to 1 1/8 
Yes and no. 1 1/4 came into play circa 89 dubbed by Fisher as "Evolution" headsets. Bigger headtube = more strength. More balls in a headset bearing = longer life.
Many reasons, but one of the biggest reasons for its widespread use was the interest in suspension forks. Stronger headtube = more focus on making better [lighter] suspension forks.
There was a lengthy discussion on the VATB list about this a week ago.
I think I recall them being popular throughout the nineties. Although I never owned a bike with one. :roll:
Many reasons, but one of the biggest reasons for its widespread use was the interest in suspension forks. Stronger headtube = more focus on making better [lighter] suspension forks.
There was a lengthy discussion on the VATB list about this a week ago.
I think I recall them being popular throughout the nineties. Although I never owned a bike with one. :roll:
