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1. whytetrash - Member

   Hi all...been a very naughty boy and splashed out on a Supermatic, this is the frame spec:-

   Tapered, Internal Top, External Bottom. Top ID 44mm, Bottom ID 50mm,
   Frame standard with FSA headset for tapered steerer

   I want to fit plain steerer forks in it...ideally without the fugly Hope lower race...any other options..ideally not at CK prices either, used a ck to fit std 1 1/8 forks to a mates Yeti but that was an external top race so a non starter any way

   Any links pointers to a solution welcomed...my heads gone looking at the bewildering array of HS options

   Oh and if anyones after a med Whyte E5 let me know!

   Posted 6 months ago #
2. vinnyeh - Member

   Cane Creek - - your bike's on their headset fit finder thingy. On the model I've got (XXII) the conversion to 1 1/8 is done using the crown race, not the lower cup which is 1.5" id, if that makes sense.

   Posted 6 months ago #
3. whytetrash - Member

   Cheers Vinnyeh, narrowed it down nicely still open to other suggestions if there are any?

   Posted 6 months ago #
4. whytetrash - Member

   http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HSOOSMTAPER/on_one_smoothie_mixer_tapered_headset

   emailed planet X to check but, this one looks ok to do it any experience of it guys?

   Posted 6 months ago #
5. batfink - Member

   Did your frame come with one of those KCMC anti chain-suck doo-dahs? I bought one and it didn't fit my bike (not a supermatic, which I believe it was specifically designed for).

   Drop me a line if your interested in taking it off my hands.

   Posted 6 months ago #
6. whytetrash - Member

   Batfink will let you know...frame dispatched..48 hrs from yesterday so assume Monday?...just want to unbox and ride away within an hour so planning to have everything I need ready!

   Posted 6 months ago #

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