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Yet more headset issues...
A 1" threaded BMX headset should screw onto a similar ISO fork with no
problem as I'm reading. Am I right? Will a BMX headset fit an ISO fork? Never mind the frame or the stem... just the fork. (It'll fit my frame and I'll cut a shim for the other.) Jones |
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Yet more headset issues...
On Sep 9, 2:10 pm, !Jones wrote:
A 1" threaded BMX headset should screw onto a similar ISO fork with no problem as I'm reading. Am I right? Will a BMX headset fit an ISO fork? Never mind the frame or the stem... just the fork. (It'll fit my frame and I'll cut a shim for the other.) Yes; I have done this many times. Depending on what you have in mind for the stem, you might have to use a top nut from an ISO headset, since the hole in the top of a BMX headset is smaller than an ISO stem quill. Dia-Compe makes a threadless BMX headset, if that appeals. Chalo |
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Yet more headset issues...
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:00:49 -0000, in rec.bicycles.tech Chalo
wrote: Yes; I have done this many times. Depending on what you have in mind for the stem, you might have to use a top nut from an ISO headset, since the hole in the top of a BMX headset is smaller than an ISO stem quill. I think I'll cut a precise shim and use the BMX quill Dia-Compe makes a threadless BMX headset, if that appeals. Well, yeah, but the bike predates that. If I were a stickler for historical accuracy, I wouldn't be dropping a 'bent fork into it... but I only paid 9 bucks for the fork on eBay. Thanks for the help!!! Jones |
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Yet more headset issues...
!Jones wrote:
Chalo wrote: Depending on what you have in mind for the stem, you might have to use a top nut from an ISO headset, since the hole in the top of a BMX headset is smaller than an ISO stem quill. I think I'll cut a precise shim and use the BMX quill It might be tough to insert the shim if the top nut is from a BMX headset. Shim stock .020" in thickness should be OK for the job. Given typical bike industry tolerances, .025" might be a better fit. Chalo |
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Yet more headset issues...
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:04:47 -0000, in rec.bicycles.tech Chalo
wrote: It might be tough to insert the shim if the top nut is from a BMX headset. I'll turn it and JB weld it in before I install the fork... famous last words: "Don't worry; I do this all the time!" (Usually followed by a loud crash.) |
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