1.5" headtubes and 1 1/8" steerer tubes

[*Pepe*]

Does anyone have experience regarding 1.5" headtubes and 1 1/8" steerer tubes?

More specifically, are there any advantages/disadvantages to using something along the lines of a Cane Creek (that doesn't require shims - eg. everything is integrated) versus using 1.5" shims and a regular 1 1/8" headset?

Thanks.

[ATN]

Airborne Ranger has a Cane Creek reducer on his Devinci.

http://atn.pfak.org/albums/nelson-ollie/onepointfive.sized.jpg (http://atn.pfak.org/gallery/nelson-ollie/onepointfive?full=1)

The bearings in it are huge, so longer life, and also one less part to fail in that critical area of the bike... shims may not be as reliable?

[FuManChu]

i soon will also have that same setup goin, except with a OEM FSA headset

[Mountain Dewd]

I have the cane creek reducer set. It is sweet, huge bearings and races. I have had no problems with it and it rolls real smooth after 9 months of riding.

I like this setup more than reducer cups because it takes advantage of the headtube with bigger bearings and no weight penalty.

[hudsimtn]

FSA makes a really good as well. the shims tend to have play after a while, more room for dirt/water to get in as well. if you have a 1.5 headtube you should totally take advantage of it. 1.5 reducing headset (FSA) is the same as the regular 1.5 headset, so if you ever decide to get a fork with a 1.5 steer tube you can just replace top and bottom parts and its good to go. I have an FSA reducer for sale if you want it. basically brand new, only used it for a month. $85.:eek: :D :thepimp: