Couldn't one just find a problem solvers and switch it to 1 1/8 via that path? or are the minimal discrepancies involved when applying that fix. The headset being used will be a simple Ritchey headset picked out by the LBS. owner said that it will without a doubt suffice for my needs.

EDIT: This

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE7n1XcWWFI

its not a purist solution. But a visual of what I was attempting to in-vision.