You sure those measurements are correct ?Just got a 10 yo hardtail frame and as above wondering if it will take a tapered fork ?
Thanks for replies
Standard straight 1.5 inch head tube from back in the glorious days of freeride was 49mm ID.Seems like a 'standard' 1.5" steerer tube.
The frame is a 2012 Trek 6000 hardtail .
Headset 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
2012 6000 - Bike Archive - Trek Bicycle
archive.trekbikes.com
You may find an EC to fit but...
44mm is associated with semi-integrated, not properly integrated headsets; the latter are 40 or 41mm. At a casual glance the two can be difficult to distinguish externally.Yes but the image implies an integrated 1 1/8 headset, which is usually associated with a 44mm ID head tube.
Yeah that too...44mm is associated with semi-integrated, not properly integrated headsets; the latter are 40 or 41mm. At a casual glance the two can be difficult to distinguish externally.
Being 44mm, it is very possible to fit a tapered fork by using an external-cup lower assembly; bear in mind that it will effectively extend the head tube and lift the front end by the depth of the cup and slightly slacken the HA. This will cut a little bit into the maximum fork travel tolerance the frame is designed for.
EC lower totally compatible. Semi-cartridge just means the OE bearings aren't very well sealed.2012 6000 - Bike Archive - Trek Bicycle
archive.trekbikes.com
You may find an EC to fit but...
What warranty?Yeah that too...
Also be careful not to void your warranty.
None with that attitude!What warranty?
No on further inspection with calipers Duck you are right its more like 41mm so probably it wont work , back to straight steerers .44mm is associated with semi-integrated, not properly integrated headsets; the latter are 40 or 41mm. At a casual glance the two can be difficult to distinguish externally.
Good joke that one . 10 yo frame cost $100 + postage wont worry me.Also be careful not to void your warranty.
@camoshop is that you??Yes but the image implies an integrated 1 1/8 headset, which is usually associated with a 44mm ID head tube. If the image is true @rowdyflat is on a winner.
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I wish I had that gift.@camoshop is that you??