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[Closed] Tapered steerer: anyone tell the difference?

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Haven't tried one, so I'm interested to know if it's just marketing or can you notice a difference with a larger head tube?

Standard 1 1/8th looks nicer to me, and I suppose saves a tiny amount in weight.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 2:22 pm
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A bit, but not as much as I noticed when I went to 15mm from QR.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 2:25 pm
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None at all for me, personally. It'd all marketing I think. 1.5" would be way cooler in that respect as well.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 2:35 pm
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Yep. Big difference: The forks were £200 cheaper than non tapered ones! 😀


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 2:41 pm