Originally Posted by
veganbikes
I would head down to your local shop and confirm sizing. You may just need a different bottom bearing. I never had to take one apart and mine of course is the Pro Module so has a carbon fork and possibly a different head tube (though it is sealed in the box at the moment)
I could also check with Specialized to see what they recommend for a replacement fork or at least sizing. I can't imagine it is 1 3/8.1 1/4 sure but then you have plenty of options.
Originally Posted by
PDKL45
No, I think he (or she?) is correct. The Sequoia has a notoriously wacky steerer tube/headset combo, leaving owners without good options for replacement forks.
See here:
And here:
Yeah. I already have it apart and can confirm the bottom race is part of the fork so the bearing would have to be replaced. I also have calipers so I will measure myself later tonight to verify the actual size. The question would become can I purchase/create a bushing to size down from 1 3/8" to 1 1/2" to fit a normal bearing or not? Otherwise, there aren't many options unless there are similar bearings with the exact angles for bikes that are made in larger sizes for other applications.