Old 05-18-11 | 11:06 PM
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PandaSPUR
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Newbie confused about headset and steerer tube sizes

Hey everyone, this is my first post but I've lurked around here for a little bit.

I'm planning on building my own bike and have most of the components I want figured out, but the headset and fork are giving me some confusion.

The frame I ordered lists 1-1/8" as the headset size it accepts.
(frame: https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...oductId=516649 )
So that answers what size headset I need, but what size steerer tube do I need?
Am I supposed to get 1" so it fits in the 1-1/8" headset? or do I get the same size (so a 1-1/8" steerer tube).

It seems like such a basic question, but I dont see it documented anywhere and I am a complete newbie when it comes to bike mechanics.
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