headshock mating to 1.5 headtube

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limeyfingers

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Hi guys, had a deal fall through on my head shock and have decided to make a freak bike. Curious if all I need is a 1.5 headtube for it to slot in or is there liable to be any other issues to contend with, cheers limey
 
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limeyfingers

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Just tested an old monger frame and the fork seems to fit through the headtube with space to spare, please see photo. It's a 1 1/8 tube
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So would a 1.5 headset fit this. I am not real concerned about geo of the frame/fork, just want to build a weirdo bike for the sake of it and because I have all parts except headset and stem. Please don't hate me for considering this, personally I think it would look cool as. Please consider
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moorey

moorey

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I know people put tapered and 1.5' forks in to replace headshock forks in cano frames, but I don't think the steerers on the cano take a regular 44mm headset. Might be wrong. I don't know if the headshock steerer is bang on 1.5".
 
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limeyfingers

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moorey said:
I know people put tapered and 1.5' forks in to replace headshock forks in cano frames, but I don't think the steerers on the cano take a regular 44mm headset. Might be wrong. I don't know if the headshock steerer is bang on 1.5".
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Damn, always a flaw in my plans, shall take some time to sus cannondale site for info, this phone only seems to work properly on roto and gummie
 
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Handles

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A standard 1.5" stem won't fit on a headshok - the stem internal diameter is too small, so I reckon that a standard 1.5" bearing wouldn't fit either.
 
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limeyfingers

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Handles said:
A standard 1.5" stem won't fit on a headshok - the stem internal diameter is too small, so I reckon that a standard 1.5" bearing wouldn't fit either.
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Cheers mate, thanks for that, saves me rooting around. Prepare for new thread with more genius ideas
 
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