My latest build is throwing me various curve balls. The latest is fork/frame clearance.
I've fitted an internal hope 1 1/8 headset and slotted the forks in. However, the adjuster dial hits the cable guides on the down tube. Obviously things have gone wrong if I have to turn that much, but want to remedy this as I'd rather not ruin a lovely ti frame in the event of an accident.
I'm thinking that I should run an external tapered bottom cup, as this will (I think) sort the clearance issues out, but my fork is straight 1 1/8 so won't work with this set up. Even if I were to use a reducer crown race, I don't think I have enough steerer spare.
Headset is a hope one. What is the correct model for the bottom cup that would allow me to use a tapered steerer?
Is it worth trying to source a different csu for my forks, 29er sids or sell them and buy a new set? I do have a spare set of 27.5 reba forks with a tapered steerer, but I've no idea if they would be compatible. Anyone know? I've read various online posts about offset and compatibility but I'm none the wiser as things appear inconclusive.
Any help and advice gratefully received as I'd like to get the build done over xmas and get out riding in the new year.
I've fitted an internal hope 1 1/8 headset and slotted the forks in. However, the adjuster dial hits the cable guides on the down tube. Obviously things have gone wrong if I have to turn that much, but want to remedy this as I'd rather not ruin a lovely ti frame in the event of an accident.
I'm thinking that I should run an external tapered bottom cup, as this will (I think) sort the clearance issues out, but my fork is straight 1 1/8 so won't work with this set up. Even if I were to use a reducer crown race, I don't think I have enough steerer spare.
Headset is a hope one. What is the correct model for the bottom cup that would allow me to use a tapered steerer?
Is it worth trying to source a different csu for my forks, 29er sids or sell them and buy a new set? I do have a spare set of 27.5 reba forks with a tapered steerer, but I've no idea if they would be compatible. Anyone know? I've read various online posts about offset and compatibility but I'm none the wiser as things appear inconclusive.
Any help and advice gratefully received as I'd like to get the build done over xmas and get out riding in the new year.