Convert 1.5" headtube to take 1-1/8" fork ?

[RufusChucklebutty]

I'm looking for a lowest cost headset option to fit my 1-1/8" suspension forks on a 1.5" MTB head tube , I've had a look online and there are a confusing number of options that I have no idea if they will fit or not.

My frame ( Cannondale super V ) has these " inserts" in it, I've no idea what cups they are designed to fit. The large ID is 44 mm.



Anyone help ?

 

[fossyant]

You'll have fun. 1 1/8th is old skool (like 90's). You've possibly got a 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 tapered there - not sure you can easily. It's hard getting a 1 1/4 straight steerer to fit a tapered head tube.

Have you thought about some of the cheaper Rockshox forks (in the right mm travel) or even the cheaper Suntour 'AIR' forks ?

 

[Yellow Saddle]

You get some converter races which fit onto the steerer tube. Look at the options from Cane Creek and even Hope. I've used them plenty of times, it looks odd but it works.