Tange Switchblade help- sorted!

[Dr S]

Does anyone know if Tange Switchblades were available in 1 1/8" ? I bought a pair for my Saracen project with a one inch steerer (which I also bought and fitted a Titanium steerer to) only to end up with a 1990 frame that has the larger head tube. Im a bit stuck now- is there anything I can do? One thought is to machine collars to for over the steerer tube to take it out to inch and an eighth. Has anyone tried this?

Bit of a bad start to a new project really!

Cheers
Si

 

[Defiant]

never heard/saw a 1 1/8" myself,...

 

[legrandefromage]

I have a 1/18th on my GT.

They're treaded but long enough for use with Ahead.

NOS from Sithlord.

 

[Elev12k]

No need to machine reducer cups, they are available in the marketplace. Try a decent internetshop or a serious lbs. Works perfect.

 

[Elev12k]

See =>

 

[Dr S]

reducer cups- excellent! where did you find them? are they still available?

Thanks for your help guys- I could feel a sulk coming on!

Si

 

[Elev12k]

I got them from my lbs.

I took a look for you. Viola!

Probably other webshops have them too.

 

[Dr S]

Thanks for that, will order one in the morning.

The power of Retrobike saves the day again!

Si