Bicycle Mechanics - HELP!!! 1 1/4 headset?? 1 1/8 forks

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jamie jamie jam
08-24-07, 01:05 PM
recently i purchased a second hand frame and at the same time new forks. the forks are for 1 1/8 headsets but the frame is 1 1/4? how do i fit the forks to the bike? also the bottom bracket is for 1 1/4 and i have a 1 1/8 bottom bracket.

what do i do?

any info pelase.

thanks jamie

Retro Grouch
08-24-07, 04:30 PM
Why that's easy. QBP part number is HD9900. It's a pair of aluminum sleeves that reduce your bike's headset from 1 1/4" to 1 1/8". If you care it adds 2mm to headset stack height.
jamie jamie jam
08-25-07, 05:39 AM
thanks alot but i dont actually know what that part is or where to get it? will it be on the net or in a local bike shop by any chance?

Retro Grouch
08-25-07, 05:49 AM
thanks alot but i dont actually know what that part is or where to get it? will it be on the net or in a local bike shop by any chance?

Quality Bike Parts is wholesale only. Easiest way is to order through a bike shop. The brand name is "Problem Solvers". I don't know if that's enough to help you find an internet source.
Soil_Sampler
08-25-07, 06:45 AM
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=list&Category=763&Brand=312&type=T