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So, I'm building my new 6.6 and....

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climbhikeride

Discussion Starter · Dec 10, 2005

after installing the fork (fox 36) I find out that both dials smack the down tube. I am using a cane creek double xc flush (fyi not a good idea) to keep the front end down.

Does anyone have any ideas on what my options are?
I have seen "tall" race's, but this is a 1.5 headtube....

Please help if you can.
Thanks.

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peachy-B

· #2 · Dec 10, 2005 (Edited)

i think they have an adaptor so that u could run a 1-1/8 headset on a 1.5 headtube. just can't remember... or am i imagining things again.

here's one option:

FSA ORBIT XTREME PRO- 1.5R

Forged and CNC machined 7075/T6 aluminum cups
21mm headtube insertion
Patented alignment tip for increased durability and performance
Industrial cartridge sealed bearings
Stainless steel crown race
Laser etched aluminum top cap
For use with 1 1/8" forks with 1.5" frames

option 2:

Headset Reducer

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unfluid one

· #3 · Dec 10, 2005

I believe CaneCreek has a doubleXC non-flush reducer version as well.
what color 6.6 u got?
seems like everyday someone is getting a new 6.6...
may have to start a 6.6 album!

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tmoney

· #4 · Dec 10, 2005

climbhikeride said:
after installing the fork (fox 36) I find out that both dials smack the down tube. I am using a cane creek double xc flush (fyi not a good idea) to keep the front end down.

Does anyone have any ideas on what my options are?
I have seen "tall" race's, but this is a 1.5 headtube....

Please help if you can.
Thanks.

You can install a Cane Creek Double XC Short. The difference in height is approx. 10mm, which I think relates to roughly 1/2 degree decrease in headangle. My buddy has the Cane Creek on his, with the same fork, and he can x-up just fine .....plenty of clearance. Also a little added courage when the head angle isn't as steep. [email protected]

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derby

· #5 · Dec 10, 2005

Bumper?

climbhikeride said:
after installing the fork (fox 36) I find out that both dials smack the down tube. I am using a cane creek double xc flush (fyi not a good idea) to keep the front end down.

Does anyone have any ideas on what my options are?
I have seen "tall" race's, but this is a 1.5 headtube....

Please help if you can.
Thanks.

You can't ride it with that much turn lock.

How about gluing a small neoprene or harder rubber pad for a bumper on the bottom of the down tube?

Maybe look for some thick clear vinyl?

Raising the head tube with some kind of spacer will make it handle more DH rather than trail bike.

- ray

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specialm5

· #6 · Dec 11, 2005

climbhikeride said:
after installing the fork (fox 36) I find out that both dials smack the down tube. I am using a cane creek double xc flush (fyi not a good idea) to keep the front end down.

Does anyone have any ideas on what my options are?
I have seen "tall" race's, but this is a 1.5 headtube....

Please help if you can.
Thanks.

Is it the vanilla fork you are running or the TALAS? and also What size frame, I may have a solution.

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