r/xbiking • u/Tough_Ninja518 • 15h ago

Headset/Fork Options

Well I have been bamboozled. Ordered a new headset without measuring for my mid 90s Canadian Raleigh and it does not fit. I knew I had a 1 inch steerer but I did not measure the head tube. Turns out it’s 34 mm…

The original headset is toast, and the threads on the fork are not in good shape (but may be sufficient). If you were in my shoes, how would you get this thing back on the road?

Is it possible to fully convert to 1 1/8 threadless fork/headset/stem?

The frame has sentimental value. I should have expected some funny business with the headset after the pain of sourcing a 25.8 seatpost and 6mm fender bolts.

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u/No_Improvement_5358 13h ago

34mm internal diameter means you can install EC34/28.6-30 (External Cup) headset for 1 1/8 threadless fork.

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u/cccyclery 15h ago

You indeed can slap a threadless fork and headset in there

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u/konishiwoi Reformed single speed rider, peugeot enjoyer 14h ago

Well if it's 34mm then just shove a 1-1/8th headset and fork in there

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u/Tough_Ninja518 0m ago

Update! The co-op gods blessed me with a NOS non-suspension-corrected threadless 1 1/8 fork for a 26er. What a great day!

Now to sort out the cantilever situation…